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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.04, 635.83 and 131.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.04, 635.83 and 131.42 is: 197.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.04 : 635.83 = 131.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.04/635.83 = 131.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.04x = 635.83 × 131.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.04x = 83,562.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,562.78/424.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.06

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