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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.95, 632.94 and 129.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.95, 632.94 and 129.45 is: 194.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.95 : 632.94 = 129.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.95/632.94 = 129.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.95x = 632.94 × 129.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.95x = 81,934.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,934.08/421.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.18

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