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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.60, 711.96 and 149.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.60, 711.96 and 149.97 is: 224.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.60 : 711.96 = 149.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.60/711.96 = 149.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.60x = 711.96 × 149.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.60x = 106,772.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,772.64/474.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.97

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