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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.11, 630.16 and 146.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.11, 630.16 and 146.20 is: 219.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.11 : 630.16 = 146.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.11/630.16 = 146.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.11x = 630.16 × 146.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.11x = 92,129.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,129.39/420.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.30

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