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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.79, 632.88 and 190.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.79, 632.88 and 190.85 is: 286.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.79 : 632.88 = 190.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.79/632.88 = 190.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.79x = 632.88 × 190.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.79x = 120,781.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,781.98/421.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.36

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