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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.70, 629.55 and 131.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.70, 629.55 and 131.14 is: 196.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.70 : 629.55 = 131.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.70/629.55 = 131.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.70x = 629.55 × 131.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.70x = 82,559.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,559.19/419.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.71

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