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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.99, 626.95 and 129.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.99, 626.95 and 129.43 is: 194.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.99 : 626.95 = 129.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.99/626.95 = 129.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.99x = 626.95 × 129.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.99x = 81,146.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,146.14/417.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.13

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