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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.18, 624.24 and 127.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.18, 624.24 and 127.62 is: 191.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.18 : 624.24 = 127.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.18/624.24 = 127.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.18x = 624.24 × 127.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.18x = 79,665.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,665.51/416.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.42

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