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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.39, 630.10 and 189.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.39, 630.10 and 189.40 is: 283.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.39 : 630.10 = 189.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.39/630.10 = 189.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.39x = 630.10 × 189.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.39x = 119,340.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,340.94/420.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.88

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