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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.92, 610.44 and 147.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.92, 610.44 and 147.05 is: 220.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.92 : 610.44 = 147.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.92/610.44 = 147.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.92x = 610.44 × 147.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.92x = 89,763.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,763.89/406.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.59

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