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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.22, 631.97 and 132.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.22, 631.97 and 132.65 is: 199.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.22 : 631.97 = 132.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.22/631.97 = 132.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.22x = 631.97 × 132.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.22x = 83,830.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,830.82/421.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.02

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