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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.12, 629.98 and 146.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.12, 629.98 and 146.21 is: 219.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.12 : 629.98 = 146.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.12/629.98 = 146.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.12x = 629.98 × 146.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.12x = 92,105.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,105.86/420.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.24

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