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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.23, 631.85 and 132.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.23, 631.85 and 132.67 is: 199.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.23 : 631.85 = 132.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.23/631.85 = 132.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.23x = 631.85 × 132.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.23x = 83,827.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,827.54/421.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.01

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