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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.19, 706.86 and 146.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.19, 706.86 and 146.49 is: 219.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.19 : 706.86 = 146.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.19/706.86 = 146.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.19x = 706.86 × 146.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.19x = 103,547.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,547.92/471.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.76

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