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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.46, 627.77 and 129.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.46, 627.77 and 129.94 is: 194.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.46 : 627.77 = 129.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.46/627.77 = 129.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.46x = 627.77 × 129.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.46x = 81,572.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,572.43/418.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.93

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