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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.77, 620.72 and 125.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.77, 620.72 and 125.23 is: 187.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.77 : 620.72 = 125.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.77/620.72 = 125.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.77x = 620.72 × 125.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.77x = 77,732.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,732.14/413.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.86

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