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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.54, 711.81 and 149.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.54, 711.81 and 149.91 is: 224.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.54 : 711.81 = 149.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.54/711.81 = 149.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.54x = 711.81 × 149.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.54x = 106,707.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,707.44/474.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.87

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