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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.06, 626.97 and 125.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.06, 626.97 and 125.49 is: 188.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.06 : 626.97 = 125.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.06/626.97 = 125.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.06x = 626.97 × 125.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.06x = 78,678.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,678.47/418.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.20

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