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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.17, 628.81 and 130.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.17, 628.81 and 130.63 is: 195.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.17 : 628.81 = 130.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.17/628.81 = 130.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.17x = 628.81 × 130.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.17x = 82,137.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,137.98/419.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.96

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