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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.73, 629.57 and 131.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.73, 629.57 and 131.16 is: 196.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.73 : 629.57 = 131.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.73/629.57 = 131.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.73x = 629.57 × 131.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.73x = 82,574.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,574.73/419.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.73

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