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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.84, 628.26 and 130.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.84, 628.26 and 130.30 is: 195.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.84 : 628.26 = 130.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.84/628.26 = 130.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.84x = 628.26 × 130.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.84x = 81,862.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,862.28/418.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.45

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