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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.44, 631.83 and 190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.44, 631.83 and 190.32 is: 285.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.44 : 631.83 = 190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.44/631.83 = 190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.44x = 631.83 × 190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.44x = 120,249.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,249.89/421.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.33

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