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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.40, 627.50 and 125.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.40, 627.50 and 125.84 is: 188.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.40 : 627.50 = 125.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.40/627.50 = 125.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.40x = 627.50 × 125.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.40x = 78,964.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,964.60/418.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.73

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