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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.27, 631.26 and 178.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.27, 631.26 and 178.00 is: 266.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.27 : 631.26 = 178.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.27/631.26 = 178.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.27x = 631.26 × 178.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.27x = 112,362.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,362.70/421.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.73

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