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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.62, 633.98 and 144.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.62, 633.98 and 144.94 is: 217.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.62 : 633.98 = 144.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.62/633.98 = 144.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.62x = 633.98 × 144.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.62x = 91,888.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,888.21/422.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.43

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