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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.44, 630.75 and 146.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.44, 630.75 and 146.55 is: 219.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.44 : 630.75 = 146.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.44/630.75 = 146.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.44x = 630.75 × 146.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.44x = 92,439.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,439.33/420.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.87

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