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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.44, 627.58 and 129.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.44, 627.58 and 129.88 is: 194.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.44 : 627.58 = 129.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.44/627.58 = 129.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.44x = 627.58 × 129.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.44x = 81,510.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,510.09/418.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.80

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