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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.87, 629.83 and 145.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.87, 629.83 and 145.97 is: 218.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.87 : 629.83 = 145.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.87/629.83 = 145.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.87x = 629.83 × 145.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.87x = 91,936.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,936.29/419.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.97

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