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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.94, 616.44 and 122.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.94, 616.44 and 122.40 is: 183.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.94 : 616.44 = 122.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.94/616.44 = 122.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.94x = 616.44 × 122.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.94x = 75,452.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,452.26/410.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.61

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