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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.20, 631.91 and 128.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.20, 631.91 and 128.69 is: 193.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.20 : 631.91 = 128.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.20/631.91 = 128.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.20x = 631.91 × 128.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.20x = 81,320.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,320.21/421.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.07

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