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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.40, 629.28 and 145.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.40, 629.28 and 145.56 is: 218.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.40 : 629.28 = 145.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.40/629.28 = 145.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.40x = 629.28 × 145.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.40x = 91,598.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,598.00/419.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.40

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