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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.93, 628.28 and 126.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.93, 628.28 and 126.42 is: 189.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.93 : 628.28 = 126.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.93/628.28 = 126.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.93x = 628.28 × 126.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.93x = 79,427.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,427.16/418.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.60

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