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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.06, 610.46 and 147.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.06, 610.46 and 147.03 is: 220.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.06 : 610.46 = 147.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.06/610.46 = 147.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.06x = 610.46 × 147.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.06x = 89,754.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,754.72/407.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.50

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