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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.40, 631.29 and 205.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.40, 631.29 and 205.13 is: 307.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.40 : 631.29 = 205.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.40/631.29 = 205.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.40x = 631.29 × 205.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.40x = 129,496.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,496.52/421.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.30

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