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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.99, 617.93 and 123.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.99, 617.93 and 123.42 is: 185.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.99 : 617.93 = 123.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.99/617.93 = 123.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.99x = 617.93 × 123.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.99x = 76,267.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,267.08/411.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.12

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