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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.71, 659.61 and 147.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.71, 659.61 and 147.25 is: 220.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.71 : 659.61 = 147.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.71/659.61 = 147.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.71x = 659.61 × 147.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.71x = 97,123.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,123.91/439.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.88

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