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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.45, 631.11 and 189.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.45, 631.11 and 189.49 is: 284.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.45 : 631.11 = 189.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.45/631.11 = 189.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.45x = 631.11 × 189.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.45x = 119,589.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,589.03/420.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.43

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