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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.26, 630.54 and 189.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.26, 630.54 and 189.08 is: 283.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.26 : 630.54 = 189.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.26/630.54 = 189.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.26x = 630.54 × 189.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.26x = 119,219.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,219.35/420.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.68

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