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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.26, 618.50 and 119.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.26, 618.50 and 119.78 is: 179.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.26 : 618.50 = 119.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.26/618.50 = 119.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.26x = 618.50 × 119.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.26x = 74,083.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,083.46/412.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.70

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