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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.59, 632.42 and 129.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.59, 632.42 and 129.07 is: 193.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.59 : 632.42 = 129.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.59/632.42 = 129.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.59x = 632.42 × 129.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.59x = 81,625.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,625.80/421.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.62

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