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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.03, 629.92 and 127.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.03, 629.92 and 127.48 is: 191.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.03 : 629.92 = 127.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.03/629.92 = 127.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.03x = 629.92 × 127.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.03x = 80,302.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,302.20/420.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.18

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