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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.40, 626.22 and 128.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.40, 626.22 and 128.84 is: 193.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.40 : 626.22 = 128.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.40/626.22 = 128.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.40x = 626.22 × 128.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.40x = 80,682.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,682.18/417.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.30

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