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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.12, 630 and 146.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.12, 630 and 146.13 is: 219.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.12 : 630 = 146.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.12/630 = 146.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.12x = 630 × 146.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.12x = 92,061.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,061.90/420.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.13

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