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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.40, 632.17 and 147.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.40, 632.17 and 147.41 is: 221.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.40 : 632.17 = 147.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.40/632.17 = 147.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.40x = 632.17 × 147.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.40x = 93,188.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,188.18/421.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.14

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