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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.84, 633.04 and 147.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.84, 633.04 and 147.93 is: 221.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.84 : 633.04 = 147.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.84/633.04 = 147.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.84x = 633.04 × 147.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.84x = 93,642.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,642.86/421.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.99

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