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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.66, 626.34 and 125.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.66, 626.34 and 125.16 is: 187.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.66 : 626.34 = 125.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.66/626.34 = 125.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.66x = 626.34 × 125.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.66x = 78,392.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,392.71/417.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.70

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