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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.74, 611.44 and 147.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.74, 611.44 and 147.70 is: 221.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.74 : 611.44 = 147.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.74/611.44 = 147.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.74x = 611.44 × 147.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.74x = 90,309.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,309.69/407.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.49

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