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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.73, 611.28 and 147.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.73, 611.28 and 147.69 is: 221.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.73 : 611.28 = 147.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.73/611.28 = 147.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.73x = 611.28 × 147.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.73x = 90,279.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,279.20/407.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.42

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