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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.71, 628.16 and 130.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.71, 628.16 and 130.17 is: 195.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.71 : 628.16 = 130.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.71/628.16 = 130.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.71x = 628.16 × 130.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.71x = 81,766.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,766.94/418.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.28

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