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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.38, 624.66 and 127.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.38, 624.66 and 127.82 is: 191.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.38 : 624.66 = 127.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.38/624.66 = 127.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.38x = 624.66 × 127.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.38x = 79,844.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,844.04/416.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.76

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