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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.85, 611.87 and 147.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.85, 611.87 and 147.87 is: 221.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.85 : 611.87 = 147.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.85/611.87 = 147.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.85x = 611.87 × 147.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.85x = 90,477.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,477.22/407.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.84

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