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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.30, 627.48 and 129.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.30, 627.48 and 129.73 is: 194.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.30 : 627.48 = 129.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.30/627.48 = 129.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.30x = 627.48 × 129.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.30x = 81,402.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,402.33/418.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.61

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