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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.09, 625.80 and 128.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.09, 625.80 and 128.55 is: 192.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.09 : 625.80 = 128.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.09/625.80 = 128.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.09x = 625.80 × 128.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.09x = 80,446.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,446.59/417.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.88

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