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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.66, 630.89 and 132.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.66, 630.89 and 132.10 is: 198.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.66 : 630.89 = 132.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.66/630.89 = 132.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.66x = 630.89 × 132.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.66x = 83,338.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,338.83/420.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.11

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