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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.17, 633.35 and 129.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.17, 633.35 and 129.66 is: 194.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.17 : 633.35 = 129.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.17/633.35 = 129.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.17x = 633.35 × 129.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.17x = 82,120.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,120.16/422.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.52

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