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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.89, 630.93 and 132.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.89, 630.93 and 132.26 is: 198.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.89 : 630.93 = 132.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.89/630.93 = 132.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.89x = 630.93 × 132.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.89x = 83,446.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,446.80/420.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.26

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