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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.69, 709.06 and 148.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.69, 709.06 and 148.06 is: 222.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.69 : 709.06 = 148.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.69/709.06 = 148.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.69x = 709.06 × 148.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.69x = 104,985.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,985.38/472.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.10

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