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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.73, 631.07 and 132.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.73, 631.07 and 132.16 is: 198.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.73 : 631.07 = 132.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.73/631.07 = 132.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.73x = 631.07 × 132.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.73x = 83,402.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,402.21/420.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.23

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