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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.27, 631.74 and 128.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.27, 631.74 and 128.68 is: 192.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.27 : 631.74 = 128.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.27/631.74 = 128.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.27x = 631.74 × 128.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.27x = 81,292.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,292.30/421.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.97

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