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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.99, 630.22 and 146.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.99, 630.22 and 146.28 is: 219.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.99 : 630.22 = 146.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.99/630.22 = 146.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.99x = 630.22 × 146.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.99x = 92,186.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,186.64/419.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.50

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