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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.34, 631.80 and 128.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.34, 631.80 and 128.79 is: 193.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.34 : 631.80 = 128.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.34/631.80 = 128.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.34x = 631.80 × 128.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.34x = 81,369.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,369.52/421.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.12

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