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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.73, 710.67 and 149.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.73, 710.67 and 149.13 is: 223.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.73 : 710.67 = 149.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.73/710.67 = 149.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.73x = 710.67 × 149.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.73x = 105,982.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,982.22/473.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.72

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