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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.73, 629.28 and 145.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.73, 629.28 and 145.68 is: 218.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.73 : 629.28 = 145.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.73/629.28 = 145.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.73x = 629.28 × 145.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.73x = 91,673.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,673.51/419.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.41

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