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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414, 621.14 and 125.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414, 621.14 and 125.44 is: 188.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414 : 621.14 = 125.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414/621.14 = 125.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414x = 621.14 × 125.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414x = 77,913.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,913.62/414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.20

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