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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.77, 628.12 and 130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.77, 628.12 and 130.20 is: 195.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.77 : 628.12 = 130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.77/628.12 = 130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.77x = 628.12 × 130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.77x = 81,777.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,777.76/418.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.28

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