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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.41, 632.19 and 190.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.41, 632.19 and 190.25 is: 285.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.41 : 632.19 = 190.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.41/632.19 = 190.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.41x = 632.19 × 190.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.41x = 120,270.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,270.99/421.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.40

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