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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.93, 635.90 and 131.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.93, 635.90 and 131.44 is: 197.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.93 : 635.90 = 131.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.93/635.90 = 131.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.93x = 635.90 × 131.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.93x = 83,582.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,582.70/423.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.16

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