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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.28, 632.04 and 190.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.28, 632.04 and 190.24 is: 285.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.28 : 632.04 = 190.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.28/632.04 = 190.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.28x = 632.04 × 190.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.28x = 120,239.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,239.29/421.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.41

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