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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.14, 631.79 and 147.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.14, 631.79 and 147.27 is: 220.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.14 : 631.79 = 147.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.14/631.79 = 147.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.14x = 631.79 × 147.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.14x = 93,042.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,042.98/421.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.93

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