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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.08, 630.28 and 146.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.08, 630.28 and 146.20 is: 219.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.08 : 630.28 = 146.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.08/630.28 = 146.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.08x = 630.28 × 146.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.08x = 92,146.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,146.94/420.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.36

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