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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.86, 628.34 and 126.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.86, 628.34 and 126.35 is: 189.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.86 : 628.34 = 126.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.86/628.34 = 126.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.86x = 628.34 × 126.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.86x = 79,386.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,386.99/418.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.53

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