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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.83, 632.67 and 190.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.83, 632.67 and 190.68 is: 285.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.83 : 632.67 = 190.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.83/632.67 = 190.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.83x = 632.67 × 190.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.83x = 120,637.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,637.52/421.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.99

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