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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.06, 630.26 and 188.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.06, 630.26 and 188.89 is: 283.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.06 : 630.26 = 188.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.06/630.26 = 188.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.06x = 630.26 × 188.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.06x = 119,049.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,049.81/420.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.41

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