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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.33, 636.53 and 131.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.33, 636.53 and 131.83 is: 197.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.33 : 636.53 = 131.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.33/636.53 = 131.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.33x = 636.53 × 131.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.33x = 83,913.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,913.75/424.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.76

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