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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.93, 626.78 and 125.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.93, 626.78 and 125.42 is: 188.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.93 : 626.78 = 125.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.93/626.78 = 125.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.93x = 626.78 × 125.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.93x = 78,610.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,610.75/417.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.10

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