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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.73, 630.90 and 146.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.73, 630.90 and 146.74 is: 220.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.73 : 630.90 = 146.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.73/630.90 = 146.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.73x = 630.90 × 146.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.73x = 92,578.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,578.27/420.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.04

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