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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.80, 629.87 and 146.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.80, 629.87 and 146.08 is: 219.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.80 : 629.87 = 146.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.80/629.87 = 146.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.80x = 629.87 × 146.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.80x = 92,010.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,010.68/419.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.18

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