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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.08, 631.40 and 132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.08, 631.40 and 132.44 is: 198.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.08 : 631.40 = 132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.08/631.40 = 132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.08x = 631.40 × 132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.08x = 83,622.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,622.62/421.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.59

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