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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.71, 636.83 and 132.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.71, 636.83 and 132.13 is: 198.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.71 : 636.83 = 132.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.71/636.83 = 132.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.71x = 636.83 × 132.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.71x = 84,143.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,143.09/424.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.12

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