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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.10, 631.59 and 132.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.10, 631.59 and 132.50 is: 198.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.10 : 631.59 = 132.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.10/631.59 = 132.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.10x = 631.59 × 132.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.10x = 83,685.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,685.68/421.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.73

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