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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.53, 632.29 and 147.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.53, 632.29 and 147.81 is: 221.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.53 : 632.29 = 147.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.53/632.29 = 147.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.53x = 632.29 × 147.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.53x = 93,458.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,458.78/421.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.71

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