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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.41, 638.16 and 147.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.41, 638.16 and 147.82 is: 221.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.41 : 638.16 = 147.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.41/638.16 = 147.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.41x = 638.16 × 147.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.41x = 94,332.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,332.81/425.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.75

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