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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.42, 630.36 and 200.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.42, 630.36 and 200.82 is: 301.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.42 : 630.36 = 200.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.42/630.36 = 200.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.42x = 630.36 × 200.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.42x = 126,588.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,588.90/420.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.10

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