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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.22, 618.23 and 123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.22, 618.23 and 123.66 is: 185.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.22 : 618.23 = 123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.22/618.23 = 123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.22x = 618.23 × 123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.22x = 76,450.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,450.63/412.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.46

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