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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.87, 629.94 and 131.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.87, 629.94 and 131.31 is: 197.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.87 : 629.94 = 131.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.87/629.94 = 131.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.87x = 629.94 × 131.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.87x = 82,717.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,717.42/419.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.01

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