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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.93, 632.37 and 190.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.93, 632.37 and 190.58 is: 285.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.93 : 632.37 = 190.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.93/632.37 = 190.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.93x = 632.37 × 190.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.93x = 120,517.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,517.07/421.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.63

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