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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.06, 630.06 and 146.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.06, 630.06 and 146.10 is: 219.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.06 : 630.06 = 146.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.06/630.06 = 146.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.06x = 630.06 × 146.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.06x = 92,051.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,051.77/420.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.14

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