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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.93, 631.46 and 147.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.93, 631.46 and 147.11 is: 220.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.93 : 631.46 = 147.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.93/631.46 = 147.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.93x = 631.46 × 147.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.93x = 92,891.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,891.29/420.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.68

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