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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.74, 629.71 and 127.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.74, 629.71 and 127.23 is: 190.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.74 : 629.71 = 127.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.74/629.71 = 127.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.74x = 629.71 × 127.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.74x = 80,118.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,118.87/419.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.88

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