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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.12, 630.16 and 146.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.12, 630.16 and 146.18 is: 219.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.12 : 630.16 = 146.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.12/630.16 = 146.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.12x = 630.16 × 146.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.12x = 92,118.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,118.00/420.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.27

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