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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.37, 627.68 and 129.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.37, 627.68 and 129.80 is: 194.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.37 : 627.68 = 129.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.37/627.68 = 129.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.37x = 627.68 × 129.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.37x = 81,474.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,474.76/418.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.75

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