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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.77, 628.16 and 130.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.77, 628.16 and 130.23 is: 195.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.77 : 628.16 = 130.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.77/628.16 = 130.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.77x = 628.16 × 130.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.77x = 81,804.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,804.63/418.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.35

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