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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.76, 629.92 and 145.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.76, 629.92 and 145.85 is: 218.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.76 : 629.92 = 145.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.76/629.92 = 145.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.76x = 629.92 × 145.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.76x = 91,870.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,870.86/419.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.87

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