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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.43, 629.15 and 130.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.43, 629.15 and 130.86 is: 196.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.43 : 629.15 = 130.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.43/629.15 = 130.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.43x = 629.15 × 130.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.43x = 82,330.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,330.57/419.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.29

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