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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.83, 638.50 and 148.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.83, 638.50 and 148.05 is: 221.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.83 : 638.50 = 148.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.83/638.50 = 148.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.83x = 638.50 × 148.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.83x = 94,531.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,531.03/425.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.99

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