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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.92, 618.02 and 123.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.92, 618.02 and 123.40 is: 185.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.92 : 618.02 = 123.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.92/618.02 = 123.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.92x = 618.02 × 123.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.92x = 76,263.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,263.67/411.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.14

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