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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.01, 626.87 and 125.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.01, 626.87 and 125.48 is: 188.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.01 : 626.87 = 125.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.01/626.87 = 125.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.01x = 626.87 × 125.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.01x = 78,661.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,661.53/418.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.18

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