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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.67, 634.05 and 148.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.67, 634.05 and 148.74 is: 223.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.67 : 634.05 = 148.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.67/634.05 = 148.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.67x = 634.05 × 148.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.67x = 94,308.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,308.60/422.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.13

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