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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.16, 625.70 and 128.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.16, 625.70 and 128.60 is: 192.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.16 : 625.70 = 128.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.16/625.70 = 128.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.16x = 625.70 × 128.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.16x = 80,465.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,465.02/417.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.89

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