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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.78, 628.05 and 126.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.78, 628.05 and 126.23 is: 189.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.78 : 628.05 = 126.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.78/628.05 = 126.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.78x = 628.05 × 126.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.78x = 79,278.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,278.75/418.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.31

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