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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.81, 611.65 and 147.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.81, 611.65 and 147.76 is: 221.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.81 : 611.65 = 147.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.81/611.65 = 147.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.81x = 611.65 × 147.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.81x = 90,377.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,377.40/407.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.62

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