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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.48, 632.08 and 128.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.48, 632.08 and 128.89 is: 193.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.48 : 632.08 = 128.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.48/632.08 = 128.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.48x = 632.08 × 128.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.48x = 81,468.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,468.79/421.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.29

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