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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.37, 617.04 and 122.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.37, 617.04 and 122.80 is: 184.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.37 : 617.04 = 122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.37/617.04 = 122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.37x = 617.04 × 122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.37x = 75,772.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,772.51/411.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.20

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