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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.14, 628.68 and 130.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.14, 628.68 and 130.57 is: 195.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.14 : 628.68 = 130.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.14/628.68 = 130.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.14x = 628.68 × 130.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.14x = 82,086.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,086.75/419.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.85

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