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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.52, 627.74 and 129.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.52, 627.74 and 129.95 is: 194.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.52 : 627.74 = 129.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.52/627.74 = 129.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.52x = 627.74 × 129.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.52x = 81,572.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,572.00/418.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.91

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