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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.62, 711.92 and 149.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.62, 711.92 and 149.99 is: 224.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.62 : 711.92 = 149.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.62/711.92 = 149.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.62x = 711.92 × 149.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.62x = 106,780.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,780.88/474.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.98

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