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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.72, 627.96 and 130.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.72, 627.96 and 130.14 is: 195.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.72 : 627.96 = 130.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.72/627.96 = 130.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.72x = 627.96 × 130.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.72x = 81,722.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,722.71/418.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.17

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