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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.50, 627.78 and 129.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.50, 627.78 and 129.96 is: 194.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.50 : 627.78 = 129.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.50/627.78 = 129.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.50x = 627.78 × 129.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.50x = 81,586.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,586.29/418.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.95

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