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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.16, 631.74 and 132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.16, 631.74 and 132.60 is: 198.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.16 : 631.74 = 132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.16/631.74 = 132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.16x = 631.74 × 132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.16x = 83,768.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,768.72/421.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.90

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