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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.53, 635.35 and 131.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.53, 635.35 and 131.05 is: 196.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.53 : 635.35 = 131.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.53/635.35 = 131.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.53x = 635.35 × 131.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.53x = 83,261.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,261.96/423.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.59

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