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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.75, 611.69 and 147.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.75, 611.69 and 147.74 is: 221.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.75 : 611.69 = 147.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.75/611.69 = 147.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.75x = 611.69 × 147.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.75x = 90,367.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,367.28/407.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.63

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