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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.73, 634.17 and 148.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.73, 634.17 and 148.77 is: 223.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.73 : 634.17 = 148.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.73/634.17 = 148.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.73x = 634.17 × 148.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.73x = 94,345.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,345.47/422.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.18

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