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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.14, 627.30 and 129.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.14, 627.30 and 129.66 is: 194.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.14 : 627.30 = 129.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.14/627.30 = 129.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.14x = 627.30 × 129.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.14x = 81,335.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,335.72/418.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.52

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