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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.88, 632.88 and 148.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.88, 632.88 and 148.13 is: 222.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.88 : 632.88 = 148.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.88/632.88 = 148.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.88x = 632.88 × 148.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.88x = 93,748.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,748.51/421.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.22

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