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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.72, 623.68 and 127.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.72, 623.68 and 127.16 is: 190.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.72 : 623.68 = 127.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.72/623.68 = 127.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.72x = 623.68 × 127.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.72x = 79,307.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,307.15/415.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.77

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