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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.35, 635 and 130.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.35, 635 and 130.83 is: 196.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.35 : 635 = 130.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.35/635 = 130.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.35x = 635 × 130.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.35x = 83,077.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,077.05/423.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.24

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