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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.70, 633.90 and 148.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.70, 633.90 and 148.74 is: 223.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.70 : 633.90 = 148.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.70/633.90 = 148.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.70x = 633.90 × 148.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.70x = 94,286.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,286.29/422.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.06

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