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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.51, 611.26 and 147.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.51, 611.26 and 147.51 is: 221.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.51 : 611.26 = 147.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.51/611.26 = 147.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.51x = 611.26 × 147.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.51x = 90,166.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,166.56/407.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.26

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