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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.77, 716.76 and 148.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.77, 716.76 and 148.71 is: 223.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.77 : 716.76 = 148.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.77/716.76 = 148.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.77x = 716.76 × 148.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.77x = 106,587.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,587.25/477.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.09

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