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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.75, 626.63 and 129.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.75, 626.63 and 129.21 is: 193.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.75 : 626.63 = 129.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.75/626.63 = 129.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.75x = 626.63 × 129.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.75x = 80,966.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,966.22/417.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.82

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