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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.93, 632.96 and 148.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.93, 632.96 and 148.11 is: 222.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.93 : 632.96 = 148.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.93/632.96 = 148.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.93x = 632.96 × 148.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.93x = 93,747.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,747.71/421.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.19

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