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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.15, 631.72 and 128.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.15, 631.72 and 128.64 is: 192.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.15 : 631.72 = 128.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.15/631.72 = 128.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.15x = 631.72 × 128.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.15x = 81,266.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,266.27/421.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.96

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