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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.66, 620.59 and 125.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.66, 620.59 and 125.10 is: 187.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.66 : 620.59 = 125.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.66/620.59 = 125.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.66x = 620.59 × 125.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.66x = 77,635.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,635.81/413.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.68

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