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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.95, 631.31 and 128.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.95, 631.31 and 128.43 is: 192.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.95 : 631.31 = 128.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.95/631.31 = 128.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.95x = 631.31 × 128.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.95x = 81,078.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,078.50/420.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.61

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