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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.09, 622.61 and 126.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.09, 622.61 and 126.50 is: 189.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.09 : 622.61 = 126.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.09/622.61 = 126.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.09x = 622.61 × 126.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.09x = 78,759.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,759.53/415.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.74

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