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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.57, 633.92 and 148.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.57, 633.92 and 148.60 is: 222.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.57 : 633.92 = 148.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.57/633.92 = 148.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.57x = 633.92 × 148.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.57x = 94,200.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,200.51/422.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.92

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