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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.90, 632.99 and 148.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.90, 632.99 and 148.03 is: 222.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.90 : 632.99 = 148.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.90/632.99 = 148.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.90x = 632.99 × 148.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.90x = 93,700.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,700.30/421.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.09

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