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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.63, 713.44 and 151

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.63, 713.44 and 151 is: 226.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.63 : 713.44 = 151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.63/713.44 = 151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.63x = 713.44 × 151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.63x = 107,729.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,729.44/475.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.50

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