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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.06, 622.70 and 126.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.06, 622.70 and 126.50 is: 189.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.06 : 622.70 = 126.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.06/622.70 = 126.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.06x = 622.70 × 126.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.06x = 78,771.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,771.55/415.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.78

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