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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.06, 618.02 and 123.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.06, 618.02 and 123.52 is: 185.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.06 : 618.02 = 123.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.06/618.02 = 123.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.06x = 618.02 × 123.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.06x = 76,337.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,337.83/412.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.26

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