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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.78, 616.04 and 122.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.78, 616.04 and 122.14 is: 183.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.78 : 616.04 = 122.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.78/616.04 = 122.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.78x = 616.04 × 122.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.78x = 75,243.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,243.13/410.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.17

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