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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.64, 635.53 and 131.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.64, 635.53 and 131.17 is: 196.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.64 : 635.53 = 131.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.64/635.53 = 131.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.64x = 635.53 × 131.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.64x = 83,361.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,361.44/423.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.77

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