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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.15, 625.71 and 128.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.15, 625.71 and 128.61 is: 192.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.15 : 625.71 = 128.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.15/625.71 = 128.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.15x = 625.71 × 128.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.15x = 80,472.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,472.56/417.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.91

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