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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.66, 631.02 and 189.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.66, 631.02 and 189.51 is: 284.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.66 : 631.02 = 189.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.66/631.02 = 189.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.66x = 631.02 × 189.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.66x = 119,584.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,584.60/420.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.28

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