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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.93, 631.59 and 147.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.93, 631.59 and 147.22 is: 220.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.93 : 631.59 = 147.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.93/631.59 = 147.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.93x = 631.59 × 147.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.93x = 92,980.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,980.55/420.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.89

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