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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.21, 634.65 and 130.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.21, 634.65 and 130.62 is: 195.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.21 : 634.65 = 130.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.21/634.65 = 130.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.21x = 634.65 × 130.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.21x = 82,897.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,897.98/423.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.88

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