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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.71, 623.63 and 127.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.71, 623.63 and 127.11 is: 190.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.71 : 623.63 = 127.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.71/623.63 = 127.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.71x = 623.63 × 127.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.71x = 79,269.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,269.61/415.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.68

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