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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.19, 618.27 and 119.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.19, 618.27 and 119.69 is: 179.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.19 : 618.27 = 119.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.19/618.27 = 119.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.19x = 618.27 × 119.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.19x = 73,997.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,997.64/412.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.53

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