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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.33, 630.42 and 189.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.33, 630.42 and 189.18 is: 283.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.33 : 630.42 = 189.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.33/630.42 = 189.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.33x = 630.42 × 189.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.33x = 119,262.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,262.86/420.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.74

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