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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.08, 630.18 and 146.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.08, 630.18 and 146.14 is: 219.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.08 : 630.18 = 146.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.08/630.18 = 146.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.08x = 630.18 × 146.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.08x = 92,092.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,092.93/420.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.23

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