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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.11, 630.21 and 146.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.11, 630.21 and 146.12 is: 219.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.11 : 630.21 = 146.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.11/630.21 = 146.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.11x = 630.21 × 146.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.11x = 92,083.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,083.13/420.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.19

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