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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.88, 626.89 and 129.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.88, 626.89 and 129.25 is: 193.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.88 : 626.89 = 129.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.88/626.89 = 129.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.88x = 626.89 × 129.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.88x = 81,025.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,025.53/417.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.90

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