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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.58, 626.38 and 129.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.58, 626.38 and 129.08 is: 193.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.58 : 626.38 = 129.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.58/626.38 = 129.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.58x = 626.38 × 129.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.58x = 80,853.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,853.13/417.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.62

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