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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.96, 622.52 and 126.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.96, 622.52 and 126.44 is: 189.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.96 : 622.52 = 126.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.96/622.52 = 126.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.96x = 622.52 × 126.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.96x = 78,711.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,711.43/414.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.68

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