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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.51, 624.83 and 127.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.51, 624.83 and 127.88 is: 191.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.51 : 624.83 = 127.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.51/624.83 = 127.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.51x = 624.83 × 127.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.51x = 79,899.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,899.50/416.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.83

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