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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.79, 632.68 and 147.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.79, 632.68 and 147.88 is: 221.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.79 : 632.68 = 147.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.79/632.68 = 147.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.79x = 632.68 × 147.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.79x = 93,561.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,561.93/421.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.82

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