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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.98, 631.44 and 203.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.98, 631.44 and 203.90 is: 305.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.98 : 631.44 = 203.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.98/631.44 = 203.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.98x = 631.44 × 203.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.98x = 128,747.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,747.46/420.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.83

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