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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.29, 621.54 and 125.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.29, 621.54 and 125.72 is: 188.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.29 : 621.54 = 125.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.29/621.54 = 125.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.29x = 621.54 × 125.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.29x = 78,141.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,141.56/414.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.62

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