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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.49, 621.74 and 125.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.49, 621.74 and 125.95 is: 188.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.49 : 621.74 = 125.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.49/621.74 = 125.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.49x = 621.74 × 125.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.49x = 78,308.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,308.15/414.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.93

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