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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.98, 628.46 and 130.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.98, 628.46 and 130.40 is: 195.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.98 : 628.46 = 130.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.98/628.46 = 130.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.98x = 628.46 × 130.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.98x = 81,951.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,951.18/418.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.60

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