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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.90, 707.87 and 147.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.90, 707.87 and 147.25 is: 220.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.90 : 707.87 = 147.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.90/707.87 = 147.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.90x = 707.87 × 147.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.90x = 104,233.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,233.86/471.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.88

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