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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.90, 626.88 and 129.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.90, 626.88 and 129.33 is: 194.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.90 : 626.88 = 129.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.90/626.88 = 129.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.90x = 626.88 × 129.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.90x = 81,074.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,074.39/417.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.00

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