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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.75, 905.63 and 147.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.75, 905.63 and 147.75 is: 221.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.75 : 905.63 = 147.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.75/905.63 = 147.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.75x = 905.63 × 147.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.75x = 133,806.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,806.09/603.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.63

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