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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.55, 611.28 and 147.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.55, 611.28 and 147.54 is: 221.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.55 : 611.28 = 147.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.55/611.28 = 147.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.55x = 611.28 × 147.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.55x = 90,188.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,188.25/407.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.29

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