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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.53, 621.79 and 125.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.53, 621.79 and 125.96 is: 188.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.53 : 621.79 = 125.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.53/621.79 = 125.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.53x = 621.79 × 125.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.53x = 78,322.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,322.53/414.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.94

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