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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.88, 629.72 and 145.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.88, 629.72 and 145.96 is: 218.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.88 : 629.72 = 145.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.88/629.72 = 145.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.88x = 629.72 × 145.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.88x = 91,913.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,913.93/419.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.91

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