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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.30, 630.36 and 131.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.30, 630.36 and 131.58 is: 197.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.30 : 630.36 = 131.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.30/630.36 = 131.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.30x = 630.36 × 131.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.30x = 82,942.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,942.77/420.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.34

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