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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.66, 626.60 and 129.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.66, 626.60 and 129.09 is: 193.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.66 : 626.60 = 129.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.66/626.60 = 129.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.66x = 626.60 × 129.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.66x = 80,887.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,887.15/417.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.67

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