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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.50, 617.18 and 122.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.50, 617.18 and 122.91 is: 184.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.50 : 617.18 = 122.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.50/617.18 = 122.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.50x = 617.18 × 122.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.50x = 75,856.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,856.98/411.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.34

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