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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.55, 630.62 and 146.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.55, 630.62 and 146.64 is: 219.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.55 : 630.62 = 146.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.55/630.62 = 146.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.55x = 630.62 × 146.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.55x = 92,471.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,471.33/420.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.88

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