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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.94, 628.48 and 130.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.94, 628.48 and 130.31 is: 195.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.94 : 628.48 = 130.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.94/628.48 = 130.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.94x = 628.48 × 130.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.94x = 81,898.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,898.96/418.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.49

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