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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.74, 626.68 and 129.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.74, 626.68 and 129.18 is: 193.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.74 : 626.68 = 129.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.74/626.68 = 129.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.74x = 626.68 × 129.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.74x = 80,954.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,954.52/417.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.79

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