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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.60, 632.25 and 147.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.60, 632.25 and 147.67 is: 221.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.60 : 632.25 = 147.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.60/632.25 = 147.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.60x = 632.25 × 147.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.60x = 93,364.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,364.36/421.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.45

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