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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.09, 627.12 and 125.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.09, 627.12 and 125.58 is: 188.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.09 : 627.12 = 125.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.09/627.12 = 125.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.09x = 627.12 × 125.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.09x = 78,753.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,753.73/418.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.37

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