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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.07, 631.61 and 147.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.07, 631.61 and 147.29 is: 220.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.07 : 631.61 = 147.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.07/631.61 = 147.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.07x = 631.61 × 147.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.07x = 93,029.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,029.10/421.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.94

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