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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.71, 632.66 and 133.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.71, 632.66 and 133.13 is: 199.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.71 : 632.66 = 133.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.71/632.66 = 133.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.71x = 632.66 × 133.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.71x = 84,226.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,226.03/421.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.72

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