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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.85, 632.70 and 133.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.85, 632.70 and 133.35 is: 200.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.85 : 632.70 = 133.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.85/632.70 = 133.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.85x = 632.70 × 133.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.85x = 84,370.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,370.55/421.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.00

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