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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.66, 634.02 and 148.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.66, 634.02 and 148.75 is: 223.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.66 : 634.02 = 148.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.66/634.02 = 148.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.66x = 634.02 × 148.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.66x = 94,310.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,310.48/422.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.14

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