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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.91, 632.93 and 147.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.91, 632.93 and 147.99 is: 222.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.91 : 632.93 = 147.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.91/632.93 = 147.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.91x = 632.93 × 147.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.91x = 93,666.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,666.57/421.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.01

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