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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.34, 621.59 and 125.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.34, 621.59 and 125.80 is: 188.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.34 : 621.59 = 125.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.34/621.59 = 125.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.34x = 621.59 × 125.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.34x = 78,193.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,193.23/414.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.72

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