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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.80, 629.74 and 131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.80, 629.74 and 131.28 is: 196.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.80 : 629.74 = 131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.80/629.74 = 131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.80x = 629.74 × 131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.80x = 82,672.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,672.27/419.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.93

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