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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.26, 631.68 and 147.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.26, 631.68 and 147.25 is: 220.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.26 : 631.68 = 147.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.26/631.68 = 147.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.26x = 631.68 × 147.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.26x = 93,014.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,014.88/421.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.80

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