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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422, 632.90 and 205.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422, 632.90 and 205.54 is: 308.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422 : 632.90 = 205.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422/632.90 = 205.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422x = 632.90 × 205.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422x = 130,086.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,086.27/422
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.26

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