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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.25, 712.80 and 146.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.25, 712.80 and 146.12 is: 219.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.25 : 712.80 = 146.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.25/712.80 = 146.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.25x = 712.80 × 146.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.25x = 104,150.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,150.77/475.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.15

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