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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.79, 622.17 and 126.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.79, 622.17 and 126.23 is: 189.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.79 : 622.17 = 126.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.79/622.17 = 126.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.79x = 622.17 × 126.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.79x = 78,533.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,533.41/414.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.34

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