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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.88, 628.35 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.88, 628.35 and 130.32 is: 195.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.88 : 628.35 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.88/628.35 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.88x = 628.35 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.88x = 81,883.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,883.43/418.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.48

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