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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.09, 630.30 and 131.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.09, 630.30 and 131.55 is: 197.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.09 : 630.30 = 131.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.09/630.30 = 131.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.09x = 630.30 × 131.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.09x = 82,915.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,915.97/420.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.38

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