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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.96, 628.53 and 126.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.96, 628.53 and 126.49 is: 189.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.96 : 628.53 = 126.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.96/628.53 = 126.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.96x = 628.53 × 126.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.96x = 79,501.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,501.19/418.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.76

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