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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.21, 624.32 and 127.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.21, 624.32 and 127.65 is: 191.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.21 : 624.32 = 127.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.21/624.32 = 127.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.21x = 624.32 × 127.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.21x = 79,693.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,693.81/416.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.48

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