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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.17, 630.27 and 142.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.17, 630.27 and 142.53 is: 213.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.17 : 630.27 = 142.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.17/630.27 = 142.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.17x = 630.27 × 142.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.17x = 89,832.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,832.38/420.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.80

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