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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.88, 632.81 and 205.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.88, 632.81 and 205.50 is: 308.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.88 : 632.81 = 205.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.88/632.81 = 205.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.88x = 632.81 × 205.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.88x = 130,045.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,045.34/421.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.26

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