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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.88, 622.34 and 126.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.88, 622.34 and 126.34 is: 189.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.88 : 622.34 = 126.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.88/622.34 = 126.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.88x = 622.34 × 126.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.88x = 78,626.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,626.44/414.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.52

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