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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.51, 611.08 and 147.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.51, 611.08 and 147.47 is: 221.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.51 : 611.08 = 147.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.51/611.08 = 147.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.51x = 611.08 × 147.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.51x = 90,112.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,112.54/407.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.13

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