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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.72, 632.58 and 205.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.72, 632.58 and 205.26 is: 307.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.72 : 632.58 = 205.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.72/632.58 = 205.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.72x = 632.58 × 205.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.72x = 129,843.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,843.37/421.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.89

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