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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.05, 630.18 and 146.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.05, 630.18 and 146.15 is: 219.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.05 : 630.18 = 146.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.05/630.18 = 146.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.05x = 630.18 × 146.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.05x = 92,100.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,100.81/420.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.26

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