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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.09, 616.42 and 147.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.09, 616.42 and 147.50 is: 221.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.09 : 616.42 = 147.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.09/616.42 = 147.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.09x = 616.42 × 147.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.09x = 90,921.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,921.95/411.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.17

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