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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.98, 628.42 and 126.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.98, 628.42 and 126.48 is: 189.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.98 : 628.42 = 126.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.98/628.42 = 126.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.98x = 628.42 × 126.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.98x = 79,482.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,482.56/418.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.70

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