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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.69, 620.31 and 125.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.69, 620.31 and 125.09 is: 187.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.69 : 620.31 = 125.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.69/620.31 = 125.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.69x = 620.31 × 125.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.69x = 77,594.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,594.58/413.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.57

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