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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.93, 631.18 and 146.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.93, 631.18 and 146.95 is: 220.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.93 : 631.18 = 146.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.93/631.18 = 146.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.93x = 631.18 × 146.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.93x = 92,748.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,748.01/420.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.34

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