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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.18, 632.16 and 190.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.18, 632.16 and 190.18 is: 285.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.18 : 632.16 = 190.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.18/632.16 = 190.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.18x = 632.16 × 190.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.18x = 120,224.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,224.19/421.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.45

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