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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.81, 631.29 and 146.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.81, 631.29 and 146.83 is: 220.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.81 : 631.29 = 146.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.81/631.29 = 146.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.81x = 631.29 × 146.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.81x = 92,690.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,690.18/420.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.27

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