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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.54, 629.31 and 127.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.54, 629.31 and 127.04 is: 190.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.54 : 629.31 = 127.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.54/629.31 = 127.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.54x = 629.31 × 127.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.54x = 79,949.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,949.12/419.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.57

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