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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.62, 627.96 and 130.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.62, 627.96 and 130.26 is: 195.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.62 : 627.96 = 130.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.62/627.96 = 130.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.62x = 627.96 × 130.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.62x = 81,798.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,798.07/418.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.40

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