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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.53, 632.33 and 190.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.53, 632.33 and 190.60 is: 285.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.53 : 632.33 = 190.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.53/632.33 = 190.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.53x = 632.33 × 190.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.53x = 120,524.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,524.37/421.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.92

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