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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.56, 630.63 and 128.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.56, 630.63 and 128.01 is: 191.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.56 : 630.63 = 128.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.56/630.63 = 128.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.56x = 630.63 × 128.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.56x = 80,726.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,726.95/420.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.95

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