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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.61, 638.28 and 147.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.61, 638.28 and 147.96 is: 221.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.61 : 638.28 = 147.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.61/638.28 = 147.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.61x = 638.28 × 147.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.61x = 94,439.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,439.91/425.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.89

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