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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.02, 628.38 and 141.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.02, 628.38 and 141.31 is: 211.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.02 : 628.38 = 141.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.02/628.38 = 141.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.02x = 628.38 × 141.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.02x = 88,794.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,794.81/419.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.91

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