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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.89, 634.40 and 148.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.89, 634.40 and 148.91 is: 223.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.89 : 634.40 = 148.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.89/634.40 = 148.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.89x = 634.40 × 148.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.89x = 94,465.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,465.15/422.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.38

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