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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.01, 630.08 and 131.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.01, 630.08 and 131.38 is: 197.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.01 : 630.08 = 131.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.01/630.08 = 131.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.01x = 630.08 × 131.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.01x = 82,779.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,779.91/420.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.09

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