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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.72, 630.90 and 189.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.72, 630.90 and 189.56 is: 284.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.72 : 630.90 = 189.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.72/630.90 = 189.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.72x = 630.90 × 189.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.72x = 119,593.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,593.40/420.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.26

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