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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.52, 617.19 and 122.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.52, 617.19 and 122.86 is: 184.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.52 : 617.19 = 122.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.52/617.19 = 122.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.52x = 617.19 × 122.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.52x = 75,827.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,827.96/411.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.26

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