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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.53, 711.89 and 149.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.53, 711.89 and 149.90 is: 224.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.53 : 711.89 = 149.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.53/711.89 = 149.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.53x = 711.89 × 149.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.53x = 106,712.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,712.31/474.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.88

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