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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.40, 631.80 and 190.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.40, 631.80 and 190.10 is: 285.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.40 : 631.80 = 190.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.40/631.80 = 190.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.40x = 631.80 × 190.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.40x = 120,105.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,105.18/421.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.01

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