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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.60, 631.88 and 190.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.60, 631.88 and 190.43 is: 285.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.60 : 631.88 = 190.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.60/631.88 = 190.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.60x = 631.88 × 190.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.60x = 120,326.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,326.23/421.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.41

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