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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.64, 633.96 and 148.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.64, 633.96 and 148.73 is: 223.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.64 : 633.96 = 148.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.64/633.96 = 148.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.64x = 633.96 × 148.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.64x = 94,288.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,288.87/422.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.10

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