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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.90, 628.33 and 130.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.90, 628.33 and 130.34 is: 195.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.90 : 628.33 = 130.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.90/628.33 = 130.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.90x = 628.33 × 130.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.90x = 81,896.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,896.53/418.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.50

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