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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.87, 628.23 and 130.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.87, 628.23 and 130.28 is: 195.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.87 : 628.23 = 130.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.87/628.23 = 130.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.87x = 628.23 × 130.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.87x = 81,847.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,847.37/418.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.40

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