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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.67, 630.90 and 189.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.67, 630.90 and 189.43 is: 284.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.67 : 630.90 = 189.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.67/630.90 = 189.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.67x = 630.90 × 189.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.67x = 119,511.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,511.39/420.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.10

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