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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.13, 621.15 and 125.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.13, 621.15 and 125.50 is: 188.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.13 : 621.15 = 125.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.13/621.15 = 125.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.13x = 621.15 × 125.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.13x = 77,954.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,954.33/414.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.24

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