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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.77, 629.66 and 145.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.77, 629.66 and 145.87 is: 218.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.77 : 629.66 = 145.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.77/629.66 = 145.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.77x = 629.66 × 145.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.77x = 91,845.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,845.36/419.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.80

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