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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.30, 635.04 and 130.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.30, 635.04 and 130.82 is: 196.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.30 : 635.04 = 130.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.30/635.04 = 130.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.30x = 635.04 × 130.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.30x = 83,075.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,075.93/423.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.26

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