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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.15, 636.03 and 131.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.15, 636.03 and 131.58 is: 197.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.15 : 636.03 = 131.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.15/636.03 = 131.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.15x = 636.03 × 131.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.15x = 83,688.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,688.83/424.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.31

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