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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.89, 628.44 and 126.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.89, 628.44 and 126.39 is: 189.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.89 : 628.44 = 126.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.89/628.44 = 126.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.89x = 628.44 × 126.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.89x = 79,428.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,428.53/418.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.62

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