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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.09, 627.10 and 129.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.09, 627.10 and 129.50 is: 194.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.09 : 627.10 = 129.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.09/627.10 = 129.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.09x = 627.10 × 129.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.09x = 81,209.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,209.45/418.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.24

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