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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.63, 632.45 and 133.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.63, 632.45 and 133.09 is: 199.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.63 : 632.45 = 133.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.63/632.45 = 133.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.63x = 632.45 × 133.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.63x = 84,175.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,175.31/421.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.64

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