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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.25, 631.69 and 204.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.25, 631.69 and 204.68 is: 306.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.25 : 631.69 = 204.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.25/631.69 = 204.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.25x = 631.69 × 204.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.25x = 129,295.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,295.38/421.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.94

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