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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.51, 632.34 and 129

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.51, 632.34 and 129 is: 193.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.51 : 632.34 = 129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.51/632.34 = 129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.51x = 632.34 × 129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.51x = 81,571.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,571.86/421.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.52

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