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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.91, 709.09 and 148.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.91, 709.09 and 148.10 is: 222.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.91 : 709.09 = 148.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.91/709.09 = 148.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.91x = 709.09 × 148.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.91x = 105,012.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,012.31/472.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.06

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