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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.78, 622.28 and 126.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.78, 622.28 and 126.22 is: 189.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.78 : 622.28 = 126.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.78/622.28 = 126.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.78x = 622.28 × 126.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.78x = 78,543.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,543.55/414.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.36

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