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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.02, 611.91 and 119.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.02, 611.91 and 119.36 is: 179.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.02 : 611.91 = 119.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.02/611.91 = 119.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.02x = 611.91 × 119.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.02x = 73,037.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,037.58/408.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.00

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