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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.20, 616.71 and 122.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.20, 616.71 and 122.57 is: 183.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.20 : 616.71 = 122.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.20/616.71 = 122.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.20x = 616.71 × 122.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.20x = 75,590.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,590.14/411.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.83

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