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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.96, 631.17 and 189.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.96, 631.17 and 189.66 is: 284.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.96 : 631.17 = 189.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.96/631.17 = 189.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.96x = 631.17 × 189.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.96x = 119,707.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,707.70/420.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.37

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