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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.78, 631.29 and 146.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.78, 631.29 and 146.90 is: 220.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.78 : 631.29 = 146.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.78/631.29 = 146.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.78x = 631.29 × 146.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.78x = 92,733.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,733.34/420.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.38

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