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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.28, 630.25 and 127.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.28, 630.25 and 127.69 is: 191.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.28 : 630.25 = 127.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.28/630.25 = 127.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.28x = 630.25 × 127.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.28x = 80,474.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,474.73/420.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.48

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