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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.16, 625.68 and 128.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.16, 625.68 and 128.56 is: 192.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.16 : 625.68 = 128.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.16/625.68 = 128.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.16x = 625.68 × 128.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.16x = 80,437.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,437.42/417.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.82

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