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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.86, 631.38 and 146.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.86, 631.38 and 146.99 is: 220.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.86 : 631.38 = 146.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.86/631.38 = 146.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.86x = 631.38 × 146.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.86x = 92,806.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,806.55/420.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.52

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