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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.19, 618.11 and 123.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.19, 618.11 and 123.56 is: 185.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.19 : 618.11 = 123.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.19/618.11 = 123.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.19x = 618.11 × 123.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.19x = 76,373.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,373.44/412.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.29

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