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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.36, 625.99 and 124.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.36, 625.99 and 124.86 is: 187.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.36 : 625.99 = 124.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.36/625.99 = 124.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.36x = 625.99 × 124.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.36x = 78,160.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,160.49/417.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.28

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