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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.57, 632.42 and 147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.57, 632.42 and 147.60 is: 221.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.57 : 632.42 = 147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.57/632.42 = 147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.57x = 632.42 × 147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.57x = 93,344.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,344.45/421.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.42

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