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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.32, 621.24 and 125.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.32, 621.24 and 125.72 is: 188.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.32 : 621.24 = 125.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.32/621.24 = 125.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.32x = 621.24 × 125.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.32x = 78,102.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,102.29/414.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.51

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