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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.40, 627.68 and 125.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.40, 627.68 and 125.92 is: 188.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.40 : 627.68 = 125.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.40/627.68 = 125.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.40x = 627.68 × 125.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.40x = 79,037.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,037.47/418.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.90

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