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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.96, 624.02 and 127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.96, 624.02 and 127.44 is: 191.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.96 : 624.02 = 127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.96/624.02 = 127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.96x = 624.02 × 127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.96x = 79,525.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,525.11/415.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.18

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