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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.25, 618.28 and 119.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.25, 618.28 and 119.68 is: 179.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.25 : 618.28 = 119.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.25/618.28 = 119.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.25x = 618.28 × 119.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.25x = 73,992.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,992.81/412.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.48

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