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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.08, 625.72 and 128.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.08, 625.72 and 128.54 is: 192.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.08 : 625.72 = 128.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.08/625.72 = 128.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.08x = 625.72 × 128.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.08x = 80,430.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,430.05/417.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.84

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