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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.39, 629.05 and 141.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.39, 629.05 and 141.72 is: 212.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.39 : 629.05 = 141.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.39/629.05 = 141.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.39x = 629.05 × 141.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.39x = 89,148.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,148.97/419.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.57

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