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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.77, 635.49 and 131.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.77, 635.49 and 131.18 is: 196.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.77 : 635.49 = 131.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.77/635.49 = 131.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.77x = 635.49 × 131.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.77x = 83,363.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,363.58/423.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.72

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