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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.60, 629.34 and 131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.60, 629.34 and 131 is: 196.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.60 : 629.34 = 131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.60/629.34 = 131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.60x = 629.34 × 131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.60x = 82,443.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,443.54/419.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.48

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