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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.47, 630.54 and 146.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.47, 630.54 and 146.51 is: 219.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.47 : 630.54 = 146.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.47/630.54 = 146.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.47x = 630.54 × 146.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.47x = 92,377.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,377.26/420.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.70

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