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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.25, 632.01 and 147.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.25, 632.01 and 147.37 is: 221.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.25 : 632.01 = 147.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.25/632.01 = 147.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.25x = 632.01 × 147.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.25x = 93,136.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,136.75/421.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.09

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