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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.88, 632.80 and 187.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.88, 632.80 and 187.55 is: 281.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.88 : 632.80 = 187.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.88/632.80 = 187.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.88x = 632.80 × 187.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.88x = 118,681.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,681.64/421.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.32

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