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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.10, 610.77 and 147.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.10, 610.77 and 147.10 is: 220.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.10 : 610.77 = 147.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.10/610.77 = 147.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.10x = 610.77 × 147.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.10x = 89,840.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,840.85/407.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.68

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