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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.38, 611.09 and 118.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.38, 611.09 and 118.84 is: 178.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.38 : 611.09 = 118.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.38/611.09 = 118.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.38x = 611.09 × 118.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.38x = 72,621.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,621.94/407.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.27

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