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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.93, 612 and 119.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.93, 612 and 119.39 is: 179.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.93 : 612 = 119.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.93/612 = 119.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.93x = 612 × 119.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.93x = 73,066.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,066.68/407.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.12

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