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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.37, 631.92 and 154.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.37, 631.92 and 154.19 is: 231.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.37 : 631.92 = 154.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.37/631.92 = 154.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.37x = 631.92 × 154.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.37x = 97,435.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,435.74/421.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.24

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