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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.16, 631.76 and 132.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.16, 631.76 and 132.59 is: 198.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.16 : 631.76 = 132.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.16/631.76 = 132.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.16x = 631.76 × 132.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.16x = 83,765.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,765.06/421.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.89

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