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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.56, 624.87 and 124.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.56, 624.87 and 124.09 is: 186.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.56 : 624.87 = 124.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.56/624.87 = 124.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.56x = 624.87 × 124.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.56x = 77,540.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,540.12/416.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.14

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