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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.41, 627.63 and 129.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.41, 627.63 and 129.87 is: 194.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.41 : 627.63 = 129.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.41/627.63 = 129.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.41x = 627.63 × 129.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.41x = 81,510.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,510.31/418.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.81

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