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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.41, 627.72 and 129.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.41, 627.72 and 129.84 is: 194.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.41 : 627.72 = 129.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.41/627.72 = 129.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.41x = 627.72 × 129.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.41x = 81,503.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,503.16/418.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.79

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