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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.02, 629.99 and 131.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.02, 629.99 and 131.45 is: 197.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.02 : 629.99 = 131.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.02/629.99 = 131.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.02x = 629.99 × 131.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.02x = 82,809.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,809.36/420.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.16

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