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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.45, 630.87 and 189.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.45, 630.87 and 189.39 is: 284.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.45 : 630.87 = 189.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.45/630.87 = 189.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.45x = 630.87 × 189.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.45x = 119,480.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,480.47/420.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.17

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