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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.98, 635.73 and 131.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.98, 635.73 and 131.41 is: 197.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.98 : 635.73 = 131.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.98/635.73 = 131.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.98x = 635.73 × 131.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.98x = 83,537.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,537.44/423.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.03

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