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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.26, 631.52 and 189.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.26, 631.52 and 189.96 is: 284.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.26 : 631.52 = 189.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.26/631.52 = 189.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.26x = 631.52 × 189.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.26x = 119,963.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,963.54/421.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.77

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