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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.98, 627.05 and 125.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.98, 627.05 and 125.47 is: 188.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.98 : 627.05 = 125.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.98/627.05 = 125.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.98x = 627.05 × 125.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.98x = 78,673.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,673.18/417.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.22

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