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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.61, 711.98 and 149.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.61, 711.98 and 149.94 is: 224.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.61 : 711.98 = 149.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.61/711.98 = 149.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.61x = 711.98 × 149.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.61x = 106,753.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,753.53/474.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.93

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