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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.40, 627.60 and 129.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.40, 627.60 and 129.83 is: 194.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.40 : 627.60 = 129.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.40/627.60 = 129.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.40x = 627.60 × 129.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.40x = 81,480.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,480.66/418.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.75

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