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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.28, 630.26 and 146.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.28, 630.26 and 146.34 is: 219.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.28 : 630.26 = 146.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.28/630.26 = 146.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.28x = 630.26 × 146.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.28x = 92,232.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,232.25/420.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.45

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