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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.39, 631.87 and 147.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.39, 631.87 and 147.38 is: 220.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.39 : 631.87 = 147.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.39/631.87 = 147.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.39x = 631.87 × 147.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.39x = 93,125.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,125.00/421.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.99

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