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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.27, 630.14 and 203.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.27, 630.14 and 203.73 is: 305.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.27 : 630.14 = 203.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.27/630.14 = 203.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.27x = 630.14 × 203.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.27x = 128,377.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,377.40/420.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.46

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