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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.88, 625.43 and 124.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.88, 625.43 and 124.39 is: 186.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.88 : 625.43 = 124.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.88/625.43 = 124.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.88x = 625.43 × 124.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.88x = 77,797.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,797.55/416.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.62

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