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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.19, 628.36 and 145.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.19, 628.36 and 145.09 is: 217.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.19 : 628.36 = 145.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.19/628.36 = 145.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.19x = 628.36 × 145.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.19x = 91,168.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,168.03/419.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.49

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