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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.29, 630.45 and 153.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.29, 630.45 and 153.14 is: 229.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.29 : 630.45 = 153.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.29/630.45 = 153.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.29x = 630.45 × 153.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.29x = 96,548.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,548.31/420.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.72

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