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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.66, 711.89 and 149.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.66, 711.89 and 149.95 is: 224.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.66 : 711.89 = 149.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.66/711.89 = 149.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.66x = 711.89 × 149.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.66x = 106,748.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,748.61/474.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.89

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