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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.91, 632.83 and 133.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.91, 632.83 and 133.35 is: 200.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.91 : 632.83 = 133.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.91/632.83 = 133.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.91x = 632.83 × 133.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.91x = 84,387.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,387.88/421.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.01

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