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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.92, 632.72 and 133.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.92, 632.72 and 133.28 is: 199.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.92 : 632.72 = 133.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.92/632.72 = 133.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.92x = 632.72 × 133.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.92x = 84,328.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,328.92/421.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.87

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