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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.94, 635.66 and 131.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.94, 635.66 and 131.36 is: 196.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.94 : 635.66 = 131.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.94/635.66 = 131.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.94x = 635.66 × 131.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.94x = 83,500.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,500.90/423.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.96

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