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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.35, 623.02 and 126.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.35, 623.02 and 126.79 is: 190.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.35 : 623.02 = 126.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.35/623.02 = 126.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.35x = 623.02 × 126.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.35x = 78,992.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,992.71/415.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.18

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