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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.26, 624.42 and 127.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.26, 624.42 and 127.72 is: 191.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.26 : 624.42 = 127.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.26/624.42 = 127.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.26x = 624.42 × 127.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.26x = 79,750.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,750.92/416.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.59

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