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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.10, 618.07 and 119.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.10, 618.07 and 119.54 is: 179.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.10 : 618.07 = 119.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.10/618.07 = 119.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.10x = 618.07 × 119.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.10x = 73,880.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,880.40/412.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.28

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