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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.94, 618 and 123.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.94, 618 and 123.40 is: 185.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.94 : 618 = 123.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.94/618 = 123.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.94x = 618 × 123.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.94x = 76,261.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,261.20/411.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.13

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