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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.85, 631.35 and 128.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.85, 631.35 and 128.33 is: 192.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.85 : 631.35 = 128.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.85/631.35 = 128.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.85x = 631.35 × 128.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.85x = 81,017.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,017.99/420.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.51

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