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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.82, 629.80 and 131.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.82, 629.80 and 131.19 is: 196.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.82 : 629.80 = 131.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.82/629.80 = 131.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.82x = 629.80 × 131.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.82x = 82,621.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,621.23/419.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.80

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