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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.59, 626.28 and 125.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.59, 626.28 and 125.01 is: 187.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.59 : 626.28 = 125.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.59/626.28 = 125.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.59x = 626.28 × 125.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.59x = 78,291.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,291.26/417.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.48

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