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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.96, 632.93 and 148.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.96, 632.93 and 148.05 is: 222.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.96 : 632.93 = 148.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.96/632.93 = 148.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.96x = 632.93 × 148.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.96x = 93,705.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,705.29/421.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.07

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