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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.10, 631.58 and 147.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.10, 631.58 and 147.18 is: 220.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.10 : 631.58 = 147.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.10/631.58 = 147.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.10x = 631.58 × 147.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.10x = 92,955.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,955.94/421.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.75

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