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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.49, 630.26 and 203.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.49, 630.26 and 203.81 is: 305.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.49 : 630.26 = 203.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.49/630.26 = 203.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.49x = 630.26 × 203.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.49x = 128,452.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,452.27/420.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.49

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