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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.37, 629.18 and 130.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.37, 629.18 and 130.81 is: 196.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.37 : 629.18 = 130.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.37/629.18 = 130.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.37x = 629.18 × 130.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.37x = 82,299.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,299.24/419.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.25

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