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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.28, 634.69 and 130.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.28, 634.69 and 130.69 is: 195.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.28 : 634.69 = 130.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.28/634.69 = 130.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.28x = 634.69 × 130.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.28x = 82,946.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,946.07/423.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.96

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