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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.87, 625.33 and 124.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.87, 625.33 and 124.36 is: 186.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.87 : 625.33 = 124.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.87/625.33 = 124.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.87x = 625.33 × 124.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.87x = 77,766.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,766.98/416.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.55

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