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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.03, 610.59 and 147.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.03, 610.59 and 147.06 is: 220.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.03 : 610.59 = 147.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.03/610.59 = 147.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.03x = 610.59 × 147.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.03x = 89,790.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,790.31/407.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.60

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