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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.27, 632.01 and 128.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.27, 632.01 and 128.77 is: 193.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.27 : 632.01 = 128.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.27/632.01 = 128.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.27x = 632.01 × 128.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.27x = 81,380.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,380.77/421.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.18

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