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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.51, 627.69 and 129.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.51, 627.69 and 129.88 is: 194.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.51 : 627.69 = 129.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.51/627.69 = 129.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.51x = 627.69 × 129.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.51x = 81,521.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,521.24/418.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.79

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