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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.67, 634.01 and 130.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.67, 634.01 and 130.17 is: 195.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.67 : 634.01 = 130.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.67/634.01 = 130.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.67x = 634.01 × 130.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.67x = 82,528.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,528.43/422.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.26

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