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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.36, 618.56 and 123.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.36, 618.56 and 123.80 is: 185.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.36 : 618.56 = 123.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.36/618.56 = 123.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.36x = 618.56 × 123.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.36x = 76,577.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,577.73/412.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.71

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