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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.70, 611.19 and 147.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.70, 611.19 and 147.51 is: 221.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.70 : 611.19 = 147.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.70/611.19 = 147.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.70x = 611.19 × 147.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.70x = 90,156.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,156.64/407.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.13

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