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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.78, 634.41 and 148.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.78, 634.41 and 148.93 is: 223.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.78 : 634.41 = 148.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.78/634.41 = 148.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.78x = 634.41 × 148.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.78x = 94,482.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,482.68/422.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.48

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