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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.18, 630.28 and 146.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.18, 630.28 and 146.28 is: 219.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.18 : 630.28 = 146.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.18/630.28 = 146.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.18x = 630.28 × 146.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.18x = 92,199.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,199.90/420.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.43

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