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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.51, 633.86 and 148.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.51, 633.86 and 148.52 is: 222.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.51 : 633.86 = 148.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.51/633.86 = 148.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.51x = 633.86 × 148.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.51x = 94,136.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,136.98/422.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.81

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