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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.53, 711.87 and 149.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.53, 711.87 and 149.82 is: 224.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.53 : 711.87 = 149.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.53/711.87 = 149.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.53x = 711.87 × 149.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.53x = 106,652.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,652.36/474.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.75

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