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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.93, 633.16 and 205.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.93, 633.16 and 205.39 is: 308.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.93 : 633.16 = 205.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.93/633.16 = 205.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.93x = 633.16 × 205.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.93x = 130,042.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,042.22/421.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.21

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