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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415, 622.52 and 126.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415, 622.52 and 126.48 is: 189.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415 : 622.52 = 126.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415/622.52 = 126.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415x = 622.52 × 126.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415x = 78,736.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,736.33/415
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.73

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