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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.89, 622.34 and 126.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.89, 622.34 and 126.33 is: 189.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.89 : 622.34 = 126.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.89/622.34 = 126.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.89x = 622.34 × 126.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.89x = 78,618.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,618.53/414.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.49

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