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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.74, 632.69 and 129.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.74, 632.69 and 129.27 is: 193.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.74 : 632.69 = 129.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.74/632.69 = 129.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.74x = 632.69 × 129.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.74x = 81,786.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,786.49/421.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.93

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