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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.64, 627.92 and 130.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.64, 627.92 and 130.24 is: 195.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.64 : 627.92 = 130.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.64/627.92 = 130.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.64x = 627.92 × 130.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.64x = 81,780.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,780.30/418.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.35

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