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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.89, 626.94 and 125.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.89, 626.94 and 125.39 is: 188.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.89 : 626.94 = 125.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.89/626.94 = 125.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.89x = 626.94 × 125.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.89x = 78,611.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,611.38/417.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.12

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