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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.07, 627.03 and 129.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.07, 627.03 and 129.51 is: 194.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.07 : 627.03 = 129.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.07/627.03 = 129.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.07x = 627.03 × 129.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.07x = 81,206.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,206.66/418.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.24

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