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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.03, 630.02 and 131.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.03, 630.02 and 131.47 is: 197.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.03 : 630.02 = 131.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.03/630.02 = 131.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.03x = 630.02 × 131.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.03x = 82,828.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,828.73/420.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.20

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