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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.91, 632.41 and 190.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.91, 632.41 and 190.65 is: 285.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.91 : 632.41 = 190.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.91/632.41 = 190.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.91x = 632.41 × 190.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.91x = 120,570.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,570.86/421.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.77

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