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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.79, 623.67 and 127.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.79, 623.67 and 127.23 is: 190.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.79 : 623.67 = 127.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.79/623.67 = 127.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.79x = 623.67 × 127.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.79x = 79,349.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,349.53/415.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.84

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