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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.39, 631.60 and 190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.39, 631.60 and 190.40 is: 285.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.39 : 631.60 = 190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.39/631.60 = 190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.39x = 631.60 × 190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.39x = 120,256.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,256.64/421.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.38

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