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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.36, 625.74 and 128.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.36, 625.74 and 128.64 is: 192.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.36 : 625.74 = 128.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.36/625.74 = 128.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.36x = 625.74 × 128.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.36x = 80,495.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,495.19/417.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.87

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