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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.75, 632.63 and 147.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.75, 632.63 and 147.78 is: 221.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.75 : 632.63 = 147.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.75/632.63 = 147.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.75x = 632.63 × 147.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.75x = 93,490.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,490.43/421.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.67

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