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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.41, 629.13 and 130.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.41, 629.13 and 130.87 is: 196.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.41 : 629.13 = 130.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.41/629.13 = 130.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.41x = 629.13 × 130.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.41x = 82,334.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,334.24/419.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.31

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