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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.46, 630.68 and 146.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.46, 630.68 and 146.55 is: 219.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.46 : 630.68 = 146.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.46/630.68 = 146.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.46x = 630.68 × 146.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.46x = 92,423.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,423.00/420.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.82

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