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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.68, 629.48 and 131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.68, 629.48 and 131.12 is: 196.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.68 : 629.48 = 131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.68/629.48 = 131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.68x = 629.48 × 131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.68x = 82,537.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,537.42/419.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.67

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