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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.02, 618.13 and 123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.02, 618.13 and 123.44 is: 185.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.02 : 618.13 = 123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.02/618.13 = 123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.02x = 618.13 × 123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.02x = 76,299.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,299.80/412.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.18

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