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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.86, 620.82 and 125.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.86, 620.82 and 125.32 is: 187.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.86 : 620.82 = 125.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.86/620.82 = 125.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.86x = 620.82 × 125.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.86x = 77,801.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,801.16/413.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.99

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