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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.87, 633.04 and 148.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.87, 633.04 and 148.16 is: 222.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.87 : 633.04 = 148.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.87/633.04 = 148.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.87x = 633.04 × 148.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.87x = 93,791.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,791.21/421.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.33

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