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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.92, 611.83 and 147.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.92, 611.83 and 147.93 is: 221.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.92 : 611.83 = 147.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.92/611.83 = 147.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.92x = 611.83 × 147.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.92x = 90,510.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,510.65/407.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.88

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