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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.68, 626.64 and 129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.68, 626.64 and 129.20 is: 193.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.68 : 626.64 = 129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.68/626.64 = 129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.68x = 626.64 × 129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.68x = 80,961.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,961.89/417.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.84

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