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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.12, 630.27 and 146.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.12, 630.27 and 146.19 is: 219.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.12 : 630.27 = 146.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.12/630.27 = 146.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.12x = 630.27 × 146.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.12x = 92,139.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,139.17/420.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.32

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