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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.58, 617.41 and 147.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.58, 617.41 and 147.93 is: 221.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.58 : 617.41 = 147.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.58/617.41 = 147.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.58x = 617.41 × 147.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.58x = 91,330.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,330.50/411.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.90

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