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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.73, 632.59 and 129.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.73, 632.59 and 129.23 is: 193.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.73 : 632.59 = 129.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.73/632.59 = 129.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.73x = 632.59 × 129.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.73x = 81,749.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,749.61/421.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.84

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