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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.05, 622.40 and 126.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.05, 622.40 and 126.42 is: 189.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.05 : 622.40 = 126.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.05/622.40 = 126.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.05x = 622.40 × 126.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.05x = 78,683.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,683.18/415.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.58

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