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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.17, 631.89 and 190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.17, 631.89 and 190.20 is: 285.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.17 : 631.89 = 190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.17/631.89 = 190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.17x = 631.89 × 190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.17x = 120,185.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,185.48/421.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.36

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