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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.85, 632.76 and 148.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.85, 632.76 and 148.01 is: 222.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.85 : 632.76 = 148.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.85/632.76 = 148.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.85x = 632.76 × 148.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.85x = 93,651.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,651.64/421.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.00

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