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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.67, 630.65 and 201.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.67, 630.65 and 201.18 is: 301.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.67 : 630.65 = 201.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.67/630.65 = 201.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.67x = 630.65 × 201.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.67x = 126,874.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,874.17/420.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.60

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