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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.05, 629.99 and 131.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.05, 629.99 and 131.33 is: 196.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.05 : 629.99 = 131.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.05/629.99 = 131.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.05x = 629.99 × 131.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.05x = 82,735.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,735.93/420.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.97

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