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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.14, 631.71 and 132.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.14, 631.71 and 132.57 is: 198.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.14 : 631.71 = 132.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.14/631.71 = 132.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.14x = 631.71 × 132.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.14x = 83,747.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,747.81/421.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.86

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