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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.72, 630.54 and 189.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.72, 630.54 and 189.27 is: 283.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.72 : 630.54 = 189.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.72/630.54 = 189.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.72x = 630.54 × 189.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.72x = 119,342.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,342.31/420.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.66

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