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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.04, 627.12 and 129.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.04, 627.12 and 129.50 is: 194.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.04 : 627.12 = 129.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.04/627.12 = 129.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.04x = 627.12 × 129.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.04x = 81,212.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,212.04/418.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.27

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