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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.92, 631.27 and 189.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.92, 631.27 and 189.68 is: 284.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.92 : 631.27 = 189.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.92/631.27 = 189.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.92x = 631.27 × 189.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.92x = 119,739.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,739.29/420.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.47

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