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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.65, 630.75 and 146.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.65, 630.75 and 146.66 is: 219.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.65 : 630.75 = 146.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.65/630.75 = 146.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.65x = 630.75 × 146.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.65x = 92,505.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,505.80/420.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.91

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