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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.84, 631.30 and 146.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.84, 631.30 and 146.84 is: 220.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.84 : 631.30 = 146.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.84/631.30 = 146.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.84x = 631.30 × 146.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.84x = 92,700.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,700.09/420.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.27

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