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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.63, 627.98 and 130.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.63, 627.98 and 130.07 is: 195.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.63 : 627.98 = 130.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.63/627.98 = 130.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.63x = 627.98 × 130.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.63x = 81,677.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,677.57/418.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.11

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