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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.94, 611.79 and 147.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.94, 611.79 and 147.93 is: 221.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.94 : 611.79 = 147.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.94/611.79 = 147.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.94x = 611.79 × 147.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.94x = 90,502.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,502.09/407.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.85

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