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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.65, 631.16 and 146.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.65, 631.16 and 146.94 is: 220.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.65 : 631.16 = 146.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.65/631.16 = 146.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.65x = 631.16 × 146.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.65x = 92,742.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,742.65/420.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.47

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