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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.68, 632.60 and 147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.68, 632.60 and 147.60 is: 221.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.68 : 632.60 = 147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.68/632.60 = 147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.68x = 632.60 × 147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.68x = 93,371.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,371.76/421.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.43

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