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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.70, 634.10 and 148.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.70, 634.10 and 148.86 is: 223.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.70 : 634.10 = 148.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.70/634.10 = 148.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.70x = 634.10 × 148.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.70x = 94,392.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,392.13/422.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.31

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