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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.62, 626.43 and 129.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.62, 626.43 and 129.06 is: 193.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.62 : 626.43 = 129.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.62/626.43 = 129.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.62x = 626.43 × 129.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.62x = 80,847.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,847.06/417.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.59

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