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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.91, 614.87 and 121.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.91, 614.87 and 121.35 is: 182.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.91 : 614.87 = 121.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.91/614.87 = 121.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.91x = 614.87 × 121.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.91x = 74,613.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,613.87/409.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.03

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