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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.44, 636.41 and 131.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.44, 636.41 and 131.86 is: 197.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.44 : 636.41 = 131.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.44/636.41 = 131.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.44x = 636.41 × 131.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.44x = 83,917.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,917.02/424.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.71

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