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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.50, 630.85 and 146.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.50, 630.85 and 146.59 is: 219.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.50 : 630.85 = 146.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.50/630.85 = 146.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.50x = 630.85 × 146.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.50x = 92,476.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,476.30/420.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.92

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