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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.41, 631.60 and 190.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.41, 631.60 and 190.24 is: 285.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.41 : 631.60 = 190.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.41/631.60 = 190.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.41x = 631.60 × 190.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.41x = 120,153.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,153.53/421.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.12

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