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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408, 612.10 and 119.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408, 612.10 and 119.44 is: 179.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408 : 612.10 = 119.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408/612.10 = 119.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408x = 612.10 × 119.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408x = 73,109.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,109.22/408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.19

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