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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.55, 630.96 and 203.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.55, 630.96 and 203.97 is: 306.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.55 : 630.96 = 203.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.55/630.96 = 203.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.55x = 630.96 × 203.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.55x = 128,696.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,696.91/420.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.02

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