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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.22, 636.26 and 131.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.22, 636.26 and 131.68 is: 197.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.22 : 636.26 = 131.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.22/636.26 = 131.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.22x = 636.26 × 131.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.22x = 83,782.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,782.72/424.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.50

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