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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.41, 626.08 and 128.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.41, 626.08 and 128.85 is: 193.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.41 : 626.08 = 128.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.41/626.08 = 128.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.41x = 626.08 × 128.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.41x = 80,670.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,670.41/417.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.26

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