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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.76, 628.22 and 126.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.76, 628.22 and 126.24 is: 189.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.76 : 628.22 = 126.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.76/628.22 = 126.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.76x = 628.22 × 126.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.76x = 79,306.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,306.49/418.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.38

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