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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.26, 627.45 and 129.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.26, 627.45 and 129.63 is: 194.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.26 : 627.45 = 129.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.26/627.45 = 129.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.26x = 627.45 × 129.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.26x = 81,336.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,336.34/418.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.46

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