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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.98, 713.96 and 146.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.98, 713.96 and 146.91 is: 220.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.98 : 713.96 = 146.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.98/713.96 = 146.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.98x = 713.96 × 146.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.98x = 104,887.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,887.13/475.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.36

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