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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.74, 712.13 and 150.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.74, 712.13 and 150.13 is: 225.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.74 : 712.13 = 150.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.74/712.13 = 150.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.74x = 712.13 × 150.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.74x = 106,912.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,912.08/474.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.20

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