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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.91, 629.85 and 131.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.91, 629.85 and 131.36 is: 197.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.91 : 629.85 = 131.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.91/629.85 = 131.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.91x = 629.85 × 131.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.91x = 82,733.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,733.95/419.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.03

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