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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.70, 638.46 and 148.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.70, 638.46 and 148.02 is: 222.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.70 : 638.46 = 148.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.70/638.46 = 148.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.70x = 638.46 × 148.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.70x = 94,504.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,504.85/425.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.00

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