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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.63, 630.96 and 132.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.63, 630.96 and 132.09 is: 198.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.63 : 630.96 = 132.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.63/630.96 = 132.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.63x = 630.96 × 132.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.63x = 83,343.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,343.51/420.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.14

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