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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.74, 633.79 and 148.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.74, 633.79 and 148.87 is: 223.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.74 : 633.79 = 148.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.74/633.79 = 148.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.74x = 633.79 × 148.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.74x = 94,352.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,352.32/422.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.19

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