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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.15, 610.55 and 147.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.15, 610.55 and 147.06 is: 220.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.15 : 610.55 = 147.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.15/610.55 = 147.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.15x = 610.55 × 147.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.15x = 89,786.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,786.75/407.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.53

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