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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.31, 630.06 and 146.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.31, 630.06 and 146.13 is: 219.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.31 : 630.06 = 146.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.31/630.06 = 146.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.31x = 630.06 × 146.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.31x = 92,070.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,070.67/420.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.05

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