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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.01, 712.49 and 145.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.01, 712.49 and 145.92 is: 218.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.01 : 712.49 = 145.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.01/712.49 = 145.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.01x = 712.49 × 145.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.01x = 103,965.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,965.81/475.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.87

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