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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.89, 632.88 and 148.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.89, 632.88 and 148.14 is: 222.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.89 : 632.88 = 148.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.89/632.88 = 148.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.89x = 632.88 × 148.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.89x = 93,754.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,754.84/421.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.23

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