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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.79, 620.64 and 125.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.79, 620.64 and 125.22 is: 187.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.79 : 620.64 = 125.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.79/620.64 = 125.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.79x = 620.64 × 125.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.79x = 77,716.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,716.54/413.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.82

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