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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.86, 622.11 and 126.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.86, 622.11 and 126.23 is: 189.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.86 : 622.11 = 126.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.86/622.11 = 126.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.86x = 622.11 × 126.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.86x = 78,530.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,530.50/414.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.29

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