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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.17, 636.08 and 131.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.17, 636.08 and 131.60 is: 197.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.17 : 636.08 = 131.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.17/636.08 = 131.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.17x = 636.08 × 131.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.17x = 83,704.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,704.29/424.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.34

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