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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.37, 629.48 and 203.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.37, 629.48 and 203.13 is: 304.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.37 : 629.48 = 203.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.37/629.48 = 203.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.37x = 629.48 × 203.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.37x = 127,866.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,866.27/419.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.90

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