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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.56, 711.93 and 149.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.56, 711.93 and 149.95 is: 224.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.56 : 711.93 = 149.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.56/711.93 = 149.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.56x = 711.93 × 149.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.56x = 106,750.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,750.34/474.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.95

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