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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.69, 629.65 and 127.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.69, 629.65 and 127.18 is: 190.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.69 : 629.65 = 127.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.69/629.65 = 127.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.69x = 629.65 × 127.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.69x = 80,078.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,078.89/419.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.80

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