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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.64, 631.83 and 204.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.64, 631.83 and 204.96 is: 307.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.64 : 631.83 = 204.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.64/631.83 = 204.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.64x = 631.83 × 204.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.64x = 129,499.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,499.88/421.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.13

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