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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.92, 628.38 and 130.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.92, 628.38 and 130.38 is: 195.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.92 : 628.38 = 130.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.92/628.38 = 130.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.92x = 628.38 × 130.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.92x = 81,928.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,928.18/418.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.57

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