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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.66, 632.49 and 190.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.66, 632.49 and 190.43 is: 285.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.66 : 632.49 = 190.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.66/632.49 = 190.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.66x = 632.49 × 190.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.66x = 120,441.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,441.91/421.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.64

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