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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.71, 620.63 and 125.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.71, 620.63 and 125.11 is: 187.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.71 : 620.63 = 125.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.71/620.63 = 125.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.71x = 620.63 × 125.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.71x = 77,647.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,647.02/413.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.68

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