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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.78, 632.58 and 147.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.78, 632.58 and 147.87 is: 221.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.78 : 632.58 = 147.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.78/632.58 = 147.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.78x = 632.58 × 147.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.78x = 93,539.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,539.60/421.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.77

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