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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.55, 629.24 and 131.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.55, 629.24 and 131.00 is: 196.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.55 : 629.24 = 131.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.55/629.24 = 131.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.55x = 629.24 × 131.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.55x = 82,426.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,426.64/419.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.46

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