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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.12, 623.99 and 127.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.12, 623.99 and 127.49 is: 191.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.12 : 623.99 = 127.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.12/623.99 = 127.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.12x = 623.99 × 127.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.12x = 79,548.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,548.73/416.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.17

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