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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.95, 617.90 and 123.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.95, 617.90 and 123.38 is: 185.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.95 : 617.90 = 123.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.95/617.90 = 123.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.95x = 617.90 × 123.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.95x = 76,233.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,233.72/411.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.06

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