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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.77, 710.55 and 149.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.77, 710.55 and 149.14 is: 223.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.77 : 710.55 = 149.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.77/710.55 = 149.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.77x = 710.55 × 149.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.77x = 105,971.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,971.90/473.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.68

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