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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.43, 631.94 and 147.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.43, 631.94 and 147.51 is: 221.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.43 : 631.94 = 147.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.43/631.94 = 147.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.43x = 631.94 × 147.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.43x = 93,216.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,216.73/421.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.19

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