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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.15, 630.02 and 146.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.15, 630.02 and 146.16 is: 219.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.15 : 630.02 = 146.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.15/630.02 = 146.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.15x = 630.02 × 146.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.15x = 92,082.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,082.99/420.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.17

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