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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.97, 627.05 and 125.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.97, 627.05 and 125.48 is: 188.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.97 : 627.05 = 125.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.97/627.05 = 125.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.97x = 627.05 × 125.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.97x = 78,680.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,680.59/417.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.24

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