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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.52, 635.36 and 131.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.52, 635.36 and 131.02 is: 196.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.52 : 635.36 = 131.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.52/635.36 = 131.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.52x = 635.36 × 131.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.52x = 83,244.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,244.87/423.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.55

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