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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.14, 634.47 and 130.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.14, 634.47 and 130.57 is: 195.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.14 : 634.47 = 130.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.14/634.47 = 130.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.14x = 634.47 × 130.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.14x = 82,841.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,841.07/423.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.77

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