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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.94, 632.68 and 148.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.94, 632.68 and 148.03 is: 221.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.94 : 632.68 = 148.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.94/632.68 = 148.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.94x = 632.68 × 148.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.94x = 93,653.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,653.67/421.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.96

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