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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.50, 708.75 and 147.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.50, 708.75 and 147.88 is: 221.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.50 : 708.75 = 147.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.50/708.75 = 147.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.50x = 708.75 × 147.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.50x = 104,806.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,806.85/472.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.81

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