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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.74, 630.98 and 146.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.74, 630.98 and 146.83 is: 220.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.74 : 630.98 = 146.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.74/630.98 = 146.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.74x = 630.98 × 146.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.74x = 92,644.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,644.48/420.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.19

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