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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.66, 632.39 and 133.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.66, 632.39 and 133.10 is: 199.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.66 : 632.39 = 133.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.66/632.39 = 133.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.66x = 632.39 × 133.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.66x = 84,171.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,171.11/421.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.62

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