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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.66, 635.34 and 131.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.66, 635.34 and 131.09 is: 196.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.66 : 635.34 = 131.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.66/635.34 = 131.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.66x = 635.34 × 131.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.66x = 83,284.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,284.04/423.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.58

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