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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.38, 628.98 and 130.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.38, 628.98 and 130.75 is: 196.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.38 : 628.98 = 130.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.38/628.98 = 130.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.38x = 628.98 × 130.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.38x = 82,239.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,239.14/419.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.10

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