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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.91, 710.73 and 149.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.91, 710.73 and 149.19 is: 223.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.91 : 710.73 = 149.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.91/710.73 = 149.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.91x = 710.73 × 149.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.91x = 106,033.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,033.81/473.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.74

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