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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.68, 629.18 and 145.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.68, 629.18 and 145.63 is: 218.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.68 : 629.18 = 145.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.68/629.18 = 145.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.68x = 629.18 × 145.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.68x = 91,623.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,623.97/419.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.32

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