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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.98, 632.94 and 133.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.98, 632.94 and 133.43 is: 200.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.98 : 632.94 = 133.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.98/632.94 = 133.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.98x = 632.94 × 133.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.98x = 84,450.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,450.02/421.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.13

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