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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.82, 628.35 and 130.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.82, 628.35 and 130.28 is: 195.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.82 : 628.35 = 130.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.82/628.35 = 130.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.82x = 628.35 × 130.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.82x = 81,861.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,861.44/418.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.46

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