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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.36, 630.66 and 131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.36, 630.66 and 131.88 is: 197.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.36 : 630.66 = 131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.36/630.66 = 131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.36x = 630.66 × 131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.36x = 83,171.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,171.44/420.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.86

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