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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.48, 621.74 and 125.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.48, 621.74 and 125.92 is: 188.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.48 : 621.74 = 125.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.48/621.74 = 125.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.48x = 621.74 × 125.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.48x = 78,289.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,289.50/414.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.89

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