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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.26, 630.35 and 127.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.26, 630.35 and 127.76 is: 191.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.26 : 630.35 = 127.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.26/630.35 = 127.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.26x = 630.35 × 127.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.26x = 80,535.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,535.41/420.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.63

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