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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.49, 637.95 and 147.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.49, 637.95 and 147.78 is: 221.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.49 : 637.95 = 147.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.49/637.95 = 147.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.49x = 637.95 × 147.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.49x = 94,274.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,274.41/425.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.56

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