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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.95, 629.51 and 145.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.95, 629.51 and 145.83 is: 218.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.95 : 629.51 = 145.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.95/629.51 = 145.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.95x = 629.51 × 145.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.95x = 91,803.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,803.07/419.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.60

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