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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.21, 630.41 and 131.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.21, 630.41 and 131.63 is: 197.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.21 : 630.41 = 131.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.21/630.41 = 131.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.21x = 630.41 × 131.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.21x = 82,977.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,977.06/420.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.47

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