Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420, 630 and 131.45
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 420, 630 and 131.45 is: 197.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
420 : 630 = 131.45 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
420/630 = 131.45/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
420x = 630 × 131.45 - Step 4: Simplify right side
420x = 82,810.35 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,810.35/420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197.17
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