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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.43, 636.72 and 131.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.43, 636.72 and 131.86 is: 197.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.43 : 636.72 = 131.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.43/636.72 = 131.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.43x = 636.72 × 131.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.43x = 83,958.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,958.20/424.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.81

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