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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.80, 629.52 and 131.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.80, 629.52 and 131.26 is: 196.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.80 : 629.52 = 131.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.80/629.52 = 131.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.80x = 629.52 × 131.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.80x = 82,630.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,630.80/419.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.83

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