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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.16, 627.27 and 125.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.16, 627.27 and 125.66 is: 188.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.16 : 627.27 = 125.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.16/627.27 = 125.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.16x = 627.27 × 125.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.16x = 78,822.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,822.75/418.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.50

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