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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.88, 629.90 and 145.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.88, 629.90 and 145.89 is: 218.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.88 : 629.90 = 145.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.88/629.90 = 145.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.88x = 629.90 × 145.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.88x = 91,895.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,895.38/419.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.86

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