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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.50, 621.92 and 125.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.50, 621.92 and 125.96 is: 188.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.50 : 621.92 = 125.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.50/621.92 = 125.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.50x = 621.92 × 125.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.50x = 78,334.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,334.25/414.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.99

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