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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.32, 630.52 and 131.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.32, 630.52 and 131.76 is: 197.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.32 : 630.52 = 131.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.32/630.52 = 131.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.32x = 630.52 × 131.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.32x = 83,077.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,077.32/420.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.65

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