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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.56, 626.37 and 125.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.56, 626.37 and 125.09 is: 187.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.56 : 626.37 = 125.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.56/626.37 = 125.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.56x = 626.37 × 125.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.56x = 78,352.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,352.62/417.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.64

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