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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.72, 632.87 and 147.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.72, 632.87 and 147.81 is: 221.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.72 : 632.87 = 147.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.72/632.87 = 147.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.72x = 632.87 × 147.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.72x = 93,544.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,544.51/421.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.82

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