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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.96, 618 and 123.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.96, 618 and 123.36 is: 185.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.96 : 618 = 123.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.96/618 = 123.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.96x = 618 × 123.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.96x = 76,236.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,236.48/411.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.06

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