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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.08, 630.08 and 131.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.08, 630.08 and 131.50 is: 197.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.08 : 630.08 = 131.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.08/630.08 = 131.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.08x = 630.08 × 131.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.08x = 82,855.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,855.52/420.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.24

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