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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.69, 631.08 and 132.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.69, 631.08 and 132.15 is: 198.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.69 : 631.08 = 132.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.69/631.08 = 132.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.69x = 631.08 × 132.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.69x = 83,397.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,397.22/420.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.24

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