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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.17, 610.73 and 147.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.17, 610.73 and 147.18 is: 220.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.17 : 610.73 = 147.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.17/610.73 = 147.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.17x = 610.73 × 147.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.17x = 89,887.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,887.24/407.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.76

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