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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.81, 629.73 and 131.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.81, 629.73 and 131.25 is: 196.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.81 : 629.73 = 131.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.81/629.73 = 131.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.81x = 629.73 × 131.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.81x = 82,652.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,652.06/419.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.88

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