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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.17, 627.26 and 129.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.17, 627.26 and 129.61 is: 194.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.17 : 627.26 = 129.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.17/627.26 = 129.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.17x = 627.26 × 129.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.17x = 81,299.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,299.17/418.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.42

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