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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.12, 618.14 and 123.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.12, 618.14 and 123.48 is: 185.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.12 : 618.14 = 123.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.12/618.14 = 123.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.12x = 618.14 × 123.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.12x = 76,327.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,327.93/412.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.21

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