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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.44, 630.74 and 131.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.44, 630.74 and 131.81 is: 197.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.44 : 630.74 = 131.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.44/630.74 = 131.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.44x = 630.74 × 131.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.44x = 83,139.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,139.75/420.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.74

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