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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.13, 636.22 and 131.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.13, 636.22 and 131.83 is: 197.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.13 : 636.22 = 131.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.13/636.22 = 131.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.13x = 636.22 × 131.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.13x = 83,873.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,873.81/424.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.75

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