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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.78, 614.79 and 121.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.78, 614.79 and 121.22 is: 181.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.78 : 614.79 = 121.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.78/614.79 = 121.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.78x = 614.79 × 121.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.78x = 74,524.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,524.08/409.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.86

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