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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.22, 631.82 and 128.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.22, 631.82 and 128.72 is: 193.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.22 : 631.82 = 128.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.22/631.82 = 128.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.22x = 631.82 × 128.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.22x = 81,324.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,324.07/421.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.07

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