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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.18, 618.27 and 123.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.18, 618.27 and 123.58 is: 185.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.18 : 618.27 = 123.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.18/618.27 = 123.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.18x = 618.27 × 123.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.18x = 76,405.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,405.81/412.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.37

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