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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.97, 611.58 and 147.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.97, 611.58 and 147.86 is: 221.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.97 : 611.58 = 147.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.97/611.58 = 147.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.97x = 611.58 × 147.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.97x = 90,428.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,428.01/407.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.65

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