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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.69, 631.14 and 132.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.69, 631.14 and 132.13 is: 198.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.69 : 631.14 = 132.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.69/631.14 = 132.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.69x = 631.14 × 132.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.69x = 83,388.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,388.71/420.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.22

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