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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.42, 627.65 and 129.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.42, 627.65 and 129.90 is: 194.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.42 : 627.65 = 129.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.42/627.65 = 129.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.42x = 627.65 × 129.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.42x = 81,531.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,531.74/418.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.86

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