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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.38, 629.11 and 130.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.38, 629.11 and 130.80 is: 196.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.38 : 629.11 = 130.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.38/629.11 = 130.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.38x = 629.11 × 130.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.38x = 82,287.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,287.59/419.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.21

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