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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.41, 627.72 and 125.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.41, 627.72 and 125.91 is: 188.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.41 : 627.72 = 125.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.41/627.72 = 125.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.41x = 627.72 × 125.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.41x = 79,036.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,036.23/418.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.90

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