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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.14, 630.53 and 146.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.14, 630.53 and 146.47 is: 219.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.14 : 630.53 = 146.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.14/630.53 = 146.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.14x = 630.53 × 146.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.14x = 92,353.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,353.73/420.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.82

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