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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.38, 630.63 and 146.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.38, 630.63 and 146.63 is: 219.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.38 : 630.63 = 146.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.38/630.63 = 146.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.38x = 630.63 × 146.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.38x = 92,469.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,469.28/420.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.97

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