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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.83, 716.84 and 148.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.83, 716.84 and 148.76 is: 223.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.83 : 716.84 = 148.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.83/716.84 = 148.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.83x = 716.84 × 148.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.83x = 106,632.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,632.79/477.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.16

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