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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.92, 632.80 and 148.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.92, 632.80 and 148.09 is: 222.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.92 : 632.80 = 148.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.92/632.80 = 148.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.92x = 632.80 × 148.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.92x = 93,711.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,711.35/421.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.11

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