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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.86, 630.88 and 189.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.86, 630.88 and 189.81 is: 284.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.86 : 630.88 = 189.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.86/630.88 = 189.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.86x = 630.88 × 189.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.86x = 119,747.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,747.33/420.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.53

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