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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.75, 631.22 and 146.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.75, 631.22 and 146.81 is: 220.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.75 : 631.22 = 146.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.75/631.22 = 146.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.75x = 631.22 × 146.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.75x = 92,670.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,670.25/420.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.25

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