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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.66, 631.26 and 204.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.66, 631.26 and 204.26 is: 306.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.66 : 631.26 = 204.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.66/631.26 = 204.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.66x = 631.26 × 204.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.66x = 128,938.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,938.01/420.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.51

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