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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.04, 629.96 and 146.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.04, 629.96 and 146.08 is: 219.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.04 : 629.96 = 146.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.04/629.96 = 146.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.04x = 629.96 × 146.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.04x = 92,024.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,024.56/420.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.09

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