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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.89, 635.89 and 131.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.89, 635.89 and 131.41 is: 197.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.89 : 635.89 = 131.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.89/635.89 = 131.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.89x = 635.89 × 131.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.89x = 83,561.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,561.94/423.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.13

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