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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.10, 631.64 and 147.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.10, 631.64 and 147.19 is: 220.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.10 : 631.64 = 147.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.10/631.64 = 147.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.10x = 631.64 × 147.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.10x = 92,971.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,971.09/421.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.78

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