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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.39, 614.10 and 120.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.39, 614.10 and 120.85 is: 181.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.39 : 614.10 = 120.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.39/614.10 = 120.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.39x = 614.10 × 120.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.39x = 74,213.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,213.99/409.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.28

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