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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.62, 611.43 and 119.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.62, 611.43 and 119.06 is: 178.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.62 : 611.43 = 119.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.62/611.43 = 119.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.62x = 611.43 × 119.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.62x = 72,796.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,796.86/407.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.59

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