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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.86, 629.82 and 131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.86, 629.82 and 131.32 is: 196.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.86 : 629.82 = 131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.86/629.82 = 131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.86x = 629.82 × 131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.86x = 82,707.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,707.96/419.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.99

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