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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.15, 630.09 and 146.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.15, 630.09 and 146.28 is: 219.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.15 : 630.09 = 146.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.15/630.09 = 146.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.15x = 630.09 × 146.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.15x = 92,169.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,169.57/420.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.37

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