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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.13, 630.16 and 189.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.13, 630.16 and 189.04 is: 283.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.13 : 630.16 = 189.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.13/630.16 = 189.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.13x = 630.16 × 189.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.13x = 119,125.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,125.45/420.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.54

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