Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420, 630 and 192
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 420, 630 and 192 is: 288
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
420 : 630 = 192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
420/630 = 192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
420x = 630 × 192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
420x = 120,960 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,960/420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 288
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