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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.41, 614.22 and 120.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.41, 614.22 and 120.84 is: 181.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.41 : 614.22 = 120.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.41/614.22 = 120.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.41x = 614.22 × 120.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.41x = 74,224.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,224.19/409.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.30

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