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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.90, 710.81 and 149.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.90, 710.81 and 149.27 is: 223.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.90 : 710.81 = 149.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.90/710.81 = 149.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.90x = 710.81 × 149.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.90x = 106,098.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,098.31/473.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.89

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