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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.54, 629.31 and 130.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.54, 629.31 and 130.91 is: 196.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.54 : 629.31 = 130.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.54/629.31 = 130.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.54x = 629.31 × 130.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.54x = 82,382.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,382.97/419.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.37

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