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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.38, 629.15 and 176.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.38, 629.15 and 176.11 is: 264.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.38 : 629.15 = 176.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.38/629.15 = 176.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.38x = 629.15 × 176.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.38x = 110,796.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,796.90/419.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.20

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