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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.52, 632.36 and 133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.52, 632.36 and 133 is: 199.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.52 : 632.36 = 133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.52/632.36 = 133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.52x = 632.36 × 133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.52x = 84,103.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,103.88/421.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.53

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