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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.16, 630.26 and 131.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.16, 630.26 and 131.59 is: 197.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.16 : 630.26 = 131.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.16/630.26 = 131.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.16x = 630.26 × 131.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.16x = 82,935.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,935.91/420.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.39

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