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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.45, 629.23 and 130.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.45, 629.23 and 130.82 is: 196.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.45 : 629.23 = 130.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.45/629.23 = 130.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.45x = 629.23 × 130.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.45x = 82,312.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,312.72/419.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.24

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