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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.95, 632.93 and 147.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.95, 632.93 and 147.90 is: 221.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.95 : 632.93 = 147.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.95/632.93 = 147.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.95x = 632.93 × 147.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.95x = 93,608.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,608.34/421.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.85

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