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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.49, 632.09 and 147.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.49, 632.09 and 147.53 is: 221.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.49 : 632.09 = 147.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.49/632.09 = 147.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.49x = 632.09 × 147.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.49x = 93,248.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,248.34/421.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.24

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