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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.48, 636.48 and 131.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.48, 636.48 and 131.90 is: 197.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.48 : 636.48 = 131.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.48/636.48 = 131.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.48x = 636.48 × 131.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.48x = 83,951.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,951.71/424.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.78

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