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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.88, 622.41 and 126.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.88, 622.41 and 126.31 is: 189.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.88 : 622.41 = 126.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.88/622.41 = 126.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.88x = 622.41 × 126.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.88x = 78,616.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,616.61/414.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.49

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