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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.58, 629.34 and 141.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.58, 629.34 and 141.95 is: 212.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.58 : 629.34 = 141.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.58/629.34 = 141.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.58x = 629.34 × 141.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.58x = 89,331.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,331.67/419.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.91

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