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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.55, 614.34 and 121.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.55, 614.34 and 121.01 is: 181.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.55 : 614.34 = 121.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.55/614.34 = 121.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.55x = 614.34 × 121.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.55x = 74,338.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,338.21/409.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.51

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