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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.54, 632.25 and 187.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.54, 632.25 and 187.27 is: 280.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.54 : 632.25 = 187.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.54/632.25 = 187.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.54x = 632.25 × 187.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.54x = 118,401.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,401.46/421.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.88

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