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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.25, 616.90 and 122.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.25, 616.90 and 122.71 is: 184.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.25 : 616.90 = 122.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.25/616.90 = 122.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.25x = 616.90 × 122.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.25x = 75,699.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,699.80/411.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.07

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