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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.87, 631.99 and 205.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.87, 631.99 and 205.60 is: 308.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.87 : 631.99 = 205.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.87/631.99 = 205.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.87x = 631.99 × 205.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.87x = 129,937.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,937.14/421.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.00

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