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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.54, 612.94 and 119.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.54, 612.94 and 119.98 is: 180.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.54 : 612.94 = 119.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.54/612.94 = 119.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.54x = 612.94 × 119.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.54x = 73,540.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,540.54/408.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.01

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