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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421, 631.38 and 132.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421, 631.38 and 132.34 is: 198.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421 : 631.38 = 132.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421/631.38 = 132.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421x = 631.38 × 132.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421x = 83,556.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,556.83/421
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.47

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