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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.15, 630.32 and 146.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.15, 630.32 and 146.26 is: 219.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.15 : 630.32 = 146.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.15/630.32 = 146.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.15x = 630.32 × 146.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.15x = 92,187.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,187.11/420.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.41

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