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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.52, 626.39 and 125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.52, 626.39 and 125.04 is: 187.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.52 : 626.39 = 125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.52/626.39 = 125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.52x = 626.39 × 125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.52x = 78,323.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,323.81/417.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.60

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