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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.18, 630.27 and 189.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.18, 630.27 and 189.03 is: 283.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.18 : 630.27 = 189.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.18/630.27 = 189.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.18x = 630.27 × 189.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.18x = 119,136.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,136.72/420.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.54

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