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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.78, 629.78 and 131.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.78, 629.78 and 131.22 is: 196.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.78 : 629.78 = 131.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.78/629.78 = 131.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.78x = 629.78 × 131.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.78x = 82,639.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,639.73/419.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.86

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