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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.71, 629.57 and 131.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.71, 629.57 and 131.13 is: 196.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.71 : 629.57 = 131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.71/629.57 = 131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.71x = 629.57 × 131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.71x = 82,551.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,551.71/419.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.69

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