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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.54, 630.89 and 146.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.54, 630.89 and 146.72 is: 220.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.54 : 630.89 = 146.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.54/630.89 = 146.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.54x = 630.89 × 146.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.54x = 92,560.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,560.29/420.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.10

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