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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.23, 630.35 and 131.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.23, 630.35 and 131.67 is: 197.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.23 : 630.35 = 131.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.23/630.35 = 131.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.23x = 630.35 × 131.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.23x = 82,998.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,998.18/420.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.51

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