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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.96, 611.96 and 119.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.96, 611.96 and 119.40 is: 179.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.96 : 611.96 = 119.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.96/611.96 = 119.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.96x = 611.96 × 119.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.96x = 73,068.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,068.02/407.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.11

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