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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.60, 631.06 and 189.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.60, 631.06 and 189.60 is: 284.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.60 : 631.06 = 189.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.60/631.06 = 189.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.60x = 631.06 × 189.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.60x = 119,644.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,644.87/420.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.46

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