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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.12, 631.95 and 132.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.12, 631.95 and 132.76 is: 199.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.12 : 631.95 = 132.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.12/631.95 = 132.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.12x = 631.95 × 132.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.12x = 83,897.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,897.68/421.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.23

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