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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.92, 632.97 and 190.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.92, 632.97 and 190.77 is: 286.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.92 : 632.97 = 190.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.92/632.97 = 190.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.92x = 632.97 × 190.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.92x = 120,751.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,751.69/421.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.20

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