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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.89, 707.86 and 147.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.89, 707.86 and 147.25 is: 220.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.89 : 707.86 = 147.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.89/707.86 = 147.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.89x = 707.86 × 147.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.89x = 104,232.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,232.75/471.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.89

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