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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.14, 627.21 and 125.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.14, 627.21 and 125.57 is: 188.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.14 : 627.21 = 125.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.14/627.21 = 125.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.14x = 627.21 × 125.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.14x = 78,758.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,758.76/418.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.36

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