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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.38, 630.61 and 189.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.38, 630.61 and 189.37 is: 284.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.38 : 630.61 = 189.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.38/630.61 = 189.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.38x = 630.61 × 189.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.38x = 119,418.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,418.62/420.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.07

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