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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.49, 630.55 and 146.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.49, 630.55 and 146.54 is: 219.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.49 : 630.55 = 146.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.49/630.55 = 146.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.49x = 630.55 × 146.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.49x = 92,400.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,400.80/420.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.75

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