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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.46, 621.75 and 125.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.46, 621.75 and 125.86 is: 188.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.46 : 621.75 = 125.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.46/621.75 = 125.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.46x = 621.75 × 125.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.46x = 78,253.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,253.46/414.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.81

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