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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.14, 627.18 and 129.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.14, 627.18 and 129.57 is: 194.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.14 : 627.18 = 129.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.14/627.18 = 129.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.14x = 627.18 × 129.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.14x = 81,263.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,263.71/418.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.35

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