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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.53, 627.83 and 129.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.53, 627.83 and 129.97 is: 194.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.53 : 627.83 = 129.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.53/627.83 = 129.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.53x = 627.83 × 129.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.53x = 81,599.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,599.07/418.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.97

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