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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.18, 628.77 and 130.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.18, 628.77 and 130.61 is: 195.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.18 : 628.77 = 130.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.18/628.77 = 130.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.18x = 628.77 × 130.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.18x = 82,120.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,120.51/419.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.91

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