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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.88, 613.23 and 120.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.88, 613.23 and 120.25 is: 180.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.88 : 613.23 = 120.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.88/613.23 = 120.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.88x = 613.23 × 120.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.88x = 73,740.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,740.91/408.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.35

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