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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.90, 620.88 and 125.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.90, 620.88 and 125.34 is: 188.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.90 : 620.88 = 125.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.90/620.88 = 125.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.90x = 620.88 × 125.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.90x = 77,821.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,821.10/413.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.02

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