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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.66, 634.09 and 130.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.66, 634.09 and 130.19 is: 195.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.66 : 634.09 = 130.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.66/634.09 = 130.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.66x = 634.09 × 130.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.66x = 82,552.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,552.18/422.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.32

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