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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.93, 634.40 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.93, 634.40 and 130.44 is: 195.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.93 : 634.40 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.93/634.40 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.93x = 634.40 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.93x = 82,751.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,751.14/422.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.66

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