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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.52, 623.37 and 126.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.52, 623.37 and 126.98 is: 190.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.52 : 623.37 = 126.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.52/623.37 = 126.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.52x = 623.37 × 126.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.52x = 79,155.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,155.52/415.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.50

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