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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.98, 631.53 and 128.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.98, 631.53 and 128.42 is: 192.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.98 : 631.53 = 128.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.98/631.53 = 128.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.98x = 631.53 × 128.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.98x = 81,101.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,101.08/420.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.65

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