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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.14, 631.83 and 128.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.14, 631.83 and 128.66 is: 193.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.14 : 631.83 = 128.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.14/631.83 = 128.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.14x = 631.83 × 128.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.14x = 81,292.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,292.83/421.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.03

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