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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.45, 630.33 and 146.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.45, 630.33 and 146.51 is: 219.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.45 : 630.33 = 146.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.45/630.33 = 146.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.45x = 630.33 × 146.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.45x = 92,346.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,346.50/420.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.64

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