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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.09, 621.16 and 125.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.09, 621.16 and 125.53 is: 188.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.09 : 621.16 = 125.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.09/621.16 = 125.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.09x = 621.16 × 125.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.09x = 77,974.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,974.21/414.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.30

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