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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.08, 621.09 and 125.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.08, 621.09 and 125.49 is: 188.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.08 : 621.09 = 125.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.08/621.09 = 125.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.08x = 621.09 × 125.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.08x = 77,940.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,940.58/414.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.23

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