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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.62, 631.02 and 128.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.62, 631.02 and 128.14 is: 192.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.62 : 631.02 = 128.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.62/631.02 = 128.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.62x = 631.02 × 128.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.62x = 80,860.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,860.87/420.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.24

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