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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.98, 629.98 and 146.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.98, 629.98 and 146.08 is: 219.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.98 : 629.98 = 146.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.98/629.98 = 146.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.98x = 629.98 × 146.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.98x = 92,027.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,027.72/419.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.12

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