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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.68, 613.14 and 120.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.68, 613.14 and 120.12 is: 180.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.68 : 613.14 = 120.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.68/613.14 = 120.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.68x = 613.14 × 120.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.68x = 73,650.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,650.38/408.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.22

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