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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.78, 625.22 and 128.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.78, 625.22 and 128.24 is: 192.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.78 : 625.22 = 128.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.78/625.22 = 128.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.78x = 625.22 × 128.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.78x = 80,178.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,178.21/416.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.38

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