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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.61, 711.88 and 149.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.61, 711.88 and 149.89 is: 224.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.61 : 711.88 = 149.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.61/711.88 = 149.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.61x = 711.88 × 149.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.61x = 106,703.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,703.69/474.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.82

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