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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.88, 629.90 and 131.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.88, 629.90 and 131.25 is: 196.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.88 : 629.90 = 131.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.88/629.90 = 131.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.88x = 629.90 × 131.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.88x = 82,673.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,673.72/419.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.90

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