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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.12, 629.28 and 203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.12, 629.28 and 203.04 is: 304.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.12 : 629.28 = 203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.12/629.28 = 203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.12x = 629.28 × 203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.12x = 127,769.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,769.01/420.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.13

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