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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.41, 629.18 and 141.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.41, 629.18 and 141.82 is: 212.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.41 : 629.18 = 141.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.41/629.18 = 141.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.41x = 629.18 × 141.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.41x = 89,229.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,229.60/419.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.75

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