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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.09, 624.15 and 127.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.09, 624.15 and 127.50 is: 191.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.09 : 624.15 = 127.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.09/624.15 = 127.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.09x = 624.15 × 127.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.09x = 79,579.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,579.13/416.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.26

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