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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.77, 631.19 and 189.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.77, 631.19 and 189.61 is: 284.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.77 : 631.19 = 189.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.77/631.19 = 189.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.77x = 631.19 × 189.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.77x = 119,678.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,678.83/420.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.43

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