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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.94, 631.50 and 147.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.94, 631.50 and 147.10 is: 220.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.94 : 631.50 = 147.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.94/631.50 = 147.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.94x = 631.50 × 147.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.94x = 92,893.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,893.65/420.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.68

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