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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.13, 630.26 and 146.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.13, 630.26 and 146.39 is: 219.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.13 : 630.26 = 146.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.13/630.26 = 146.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.13x = 630.26 × 146.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.13x = 92,260.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,260.98/420.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.60

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