Find the ratio between the fourth proportional of 42, 56, 63 and the fourth proportional of 189, 273, and 153.

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  1. 33 : 221
  2. 217 : 42
  3. 33 : 84
  4. 84 : 221

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Option 4 : 84 : 221
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Given:

Numbers for first set: 42, 56, 63

Numbers for second set: 189, 273, 153

Formula used:

If a, b, c are given, then the fourth proportional d is calculated as:

d = (b × c) / a

Calculation:

Fourth proportional for the first set (42, 56, 63):

d1 = (56 × 63) / 42

⇒ d1 = (56 × 63) / 42

⇒ d1 = 3528 / 42

⇒ d1 = 84

Fourth proportional for the second set (189, 273, 153):

d2 = (273 × 153) / 189

⇒ d2 = (273 × 153) / 189

⇒ d2 = 41769 / 189

⇒ d2 = 221

Ratio between d1 and d2:

Ratio = d1 : d2

⇒ Ratio = 84 : 221

∴ The correct answer is option (4).

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