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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.99, 632.50 and 205.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.99, 632.50 and 205.45 is: 307.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.99 : 632.50 = 205.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.99/632.50 = 205.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.99x = 632.50 × 205.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.99x = 129,947.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,947.13/421.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.94

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