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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.40, 629.19 and 126.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.40, 629.19 and 126.91 is: 190.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.40 : 629.19 = 126.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.40/629.19 = 126.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.40x = 629.19 × 126.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.40x = 79,850.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,850.50/419.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.39

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