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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.12, 627.28 and 129.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.12, 627.28 and 129.58 is: 194.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.12 : 627.28 = 129.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.12/627.28 = 129.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.12x = 627.28 × 129.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.12x = 81,282.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,282.94/418.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.40

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