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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.16, 636.29 and 131.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.16, 636.29 and 131.64 is: 197.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.16 : 636.29 = 131.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.16/636.29 = 131.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.16x = 636.29 × 131.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.16x = 83,760.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,760.56/424.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.48

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