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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.03, 629.82 and 146.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.03, 629.82 and 146.07 is: 219.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.03 : 629.82 = 146.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.03/629.82 = 146.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.03x = 629.82 × 146.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.03x = 91,997.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,997.81/420.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.03

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