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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.50, 623.26 and 126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.50, 623.26 and 126.96 is: 190.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.50 : 623.26 = 126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.50/623.26 = 126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.50x = 623.26 × 126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.50x = 79,129.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,129.09/415.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.44

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