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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.57, 611.29 and 147.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.57, 611.29 and 147.52 is: 221.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.57 : 611.29 = 147.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.57/611.29 = 147.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.57x = 611.29 × 147.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.57x = 90,177.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,177.50/407.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.26

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