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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.51, 713.13 and 146.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.51, 713.13 and 146.35 is: 219.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.51 : 713.13 = 146.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.51/713.13 = 146.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.51x = 713.13 × 146.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.51x = 104,366.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,366.58/475.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.48

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