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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.38, 630.61 and 127.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.38, 630.61 and 127.91 is: 191.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.38 : 630.61 = 127.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.38/630.61 = 127.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.38x = 630.61 × 127.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.38x = 80,660.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,660.22/420.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.87

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