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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.76, 613.06 and 120.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.76, 613.06 and 120.13 is: 180.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.76 : 613.06 = 120.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.76/613.06 = 120.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.76x = 613.06 × 120.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.76x = 73,646.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,646.90/408.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.17

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