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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.96, 632.84 and 148.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.96, 632.84 and 148.06 is: 222.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.96 : 632.84 = 148.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.96/632.84 = 148.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.96x = 632.84 × 148.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.96x = 93,698.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,698.29/421.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.05

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