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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.29, 626.03 and 128.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.29, 626.03 and 128.72 is: 193.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.29 : 626.03 = 128.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.29/626.03 = 128.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.29x = 626.03 × 128.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.29x = 80,582.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,582.58/417.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.11

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