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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.94, 612 and 119.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.94, 612 and 119.40 is: 179.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.94 : 612 = 119.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.94/612 = 119.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.94x = 612 × 119.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.94x = 73,072.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,072.80/407.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.13

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