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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.61, 630.91 and 132.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.61, 630.91 and 132.05 is: 198.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.61 : 630.91 = 132.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.61/630.91 = 132.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.61x = 630.91 × 132.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.61x = 83,310.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,310.23/420.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.07

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