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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.93, 629.88 and 131.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.93, 629.88 and 131.36 is: 197.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.93 : 629.88 = 131.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.93/629.88 = 131.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.93x = 629.88 × 131.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.93x = 82,741.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,741.04/419.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.04

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