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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.31, 635 and 130.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.31, 635 and 130.84 is: 196.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.31 : 635 = 130.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.31/635 = 130.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.31x = 635 × 130.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.31x = 83,083.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,083.40/423.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.27

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