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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.12, 630 and 189

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.12, 630 and 189 is: 283.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.12 : 630 = 189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.12/630 = 189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.12x = 630 × 189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.12x = 119,070
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,070/420.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.42

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