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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.36, 624.49 and 127.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.36, 624.49 and 127.82 is: 191.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.36 : 624.49 = 127.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.36/624.49 = 127.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.36x = 624.49 × 127.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.36x = 79,822.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,822.31/416.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.71

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