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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.99, 631.73 and 189.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.99, 631.73 and 189.89 is: 284.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.99 : 631.73 = 189.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.99/631.73 = 189.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.99x = 631.73 × 189.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.99x = 119,959.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,959.21/420.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.95

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