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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.83, 637.28 and 132.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.83, 637.28 and 132.33 is: 198.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.83 : 637.28 = 132.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.83/637.28 = 132.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.83x = 637.28 × 132.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.83x = 84,331.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,331.26/424.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.51

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