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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.67, 633.41 and 190.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.67, 633.41 and 190.98 is: 286.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.67 : 633.41 = 190.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.67/633.41 = 190.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.67x = 633.41 × 190.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.67x = 120,967.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,967.69/422.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.20

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