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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.29, 630.44 and 127.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.29, 630.44 and 127.79 is: 191.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.29 : 630.44 = 127.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.29/630.44 = 127.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.29x = 630.44 × 127.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.29x = 80,564.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,564.86/420.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.69

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