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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.64, 632.39 and 133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.64, 632.39 and 133 is: 199.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.64 : 632.39 = 133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.64/632.39 = 133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.64x = 632.39 × 133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.64x = 84,107.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,107.87/421.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.48

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