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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.12, 610.74 and 147.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.12, 610.74 and 147.11 is: 220.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.12 : 610.74 = 147.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.12/610.74 = 147.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.12x = 610.74 × 147.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.12x = 89,842.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,842.91/407.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.68

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