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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.86, 632.78 and 147.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.86, 632.78 and 147.94 is: 221.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.86 : 632.78 = 147.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.86/632.78 = 147.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.86x = 632.78 × 147.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.86x = 93,613.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,613.47/421.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.91

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